Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie Recipe: A Delightfully Indulgent Treat
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Indulge in the classic flavors of an Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie with this delightful recipe that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup whipped cream, for topping
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into a pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and then let it cool.
- In a saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and cornstarch. Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the eggs while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Slice the bananas and place them in the cooled crust. Pour the custard mixture over the bananas.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to the crust.
- Make sure bananas are ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg