Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade banana cream pie! With a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious custard filling, and a generous layer of whipped cream, this dessert is a nostalgic treat that brings joy to any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If making your own crust, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into a pie pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla. Stir constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before gently folding in sliced bananas.
- Pour the banana custard into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the pie. Garnish with banana slices or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg