Description
A creamy, dreamy banana cream pie with a buttery crust, rich homemade custard, and layers of fresh bananas, all topped with fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Ensure your pie crust is baked and fully cooled.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Place crust on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of custard on the bottom.
- Add a layer of banana slices, then pour in half the remaining custard. Add another banana layer, then the rest of the custard. Smooth the top.
- Let pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the pie just before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness.
- Press plastic wrap on the custard to prevent skin from forming.
- For extra flavor, try a graham cracker crust or add chocolate shavings on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: banana cream pie, homemade banana pie, creamy banana dessert, custard pie, classic pie recipe