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Banana Cream Pie

Indulge in a creamy, luscious banana cream pie made with fresh bananas, rich custard, and a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 pie crust 1 pre-baked pie crust
For the filling
  • 3 pieces 3 ripe bananas Optimal for sweetness without being overly mushy.
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 2 cups whole milk For the best texture, use high-quality milk.
  • 3 pieces 3 large egg yolks Use fresh eggs for optimal quality.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract High-quality vanilla extract recommended.
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with store-bought whipped cream if time is short.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by preparing the pie crust according to your preferred method.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Slowly whisk in the milk.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and blend in egg yolks, butter, and vanilla.
  5. Mix in the sliced bananas before pouring the filling into the crust.
Assembly
  1. Once the filling is in the crust, top with whipped cream and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10g

Notes

To prevent banana slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before assembly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered loosely.

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