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Banana Cream Pie Recipe

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A classic Banana Cream Pie featuring a smooth, rich custard filling layered with fresh bananas, all nestled in a crisp baked pastry shell and topped with fluffy, sweetened whipped cream. This luscious dessert combines creamy textures with sweet banana flavor for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Custard Filling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 baked and cooled pastry shell
  • 2 bananas (peeled and sliced)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients and egg yolks: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and lightens in color.
  2. Heat the milk and cream: Pour the milk and heavy cream into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it just begins to bubble around the edges, indicating it is nearly boiling.
  3. Temper the egg mixture: Slowly drizzle about one cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling. Then gradually add the remaining hot liquid, continuing to whisk.
  4. Cook the custard: Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
  5. Finish the custard and cool: Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and the custard is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly, stirring occasionally to reduce the temperature.
  6. Chill the custard: Cover the custard with plastic wrap directly touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until very chilled.
  7. Assemble first banana layer: Spread a very thin layer of custard over the baked and cooled pastry shell, then evenly arrange the sliced bananas on top of this layer.
  8. Add remaining custard: Spread the remaining custard filling over the bananas and smooth it out evenly.
  9. Prepare whipped cream topping: Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  10. Top and garnish: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the custard layer, garnish with additional fresh banana slices if desired, and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Ensure the custard is covered with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming during chilling.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming mushy under the custard.
  • The pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pastry crust.
  • To avoid browning of banana slices on top, brush lightly with lemon juice before placing.

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