Looking for a sweet and creamy dessert that's easy to make? Look no further than this delightful banana cream pie recipe! With a flaky crust, rich custard filling, and fresh bananas, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash 2 bananas with a fork until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add egg yolks and milk to the dry ingredients, whisking until fully combined.
- Pour mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and starts to boil. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.
- Peel and slice remaining banana into thin rounds and place on the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust.
- Pour the custard filling over the sliced bananas, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until the custard is set and chilled.
- Top with whipped cream, if desired, and serve chilled.
