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Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Evelyn
A creamy and light banana cream pie recipe with smooth custard and fresh bananas, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time (hours) 4 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pie dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust pre-baked
  • 3 bananas sliced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Heat milk in a saucepan until warm.
  • Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  • Slowly add warm milk while whisking, then cook until thick.
  • Stir in butter and vanilla, then cool slightly.
  • Layer bananas in crust and pour custard over.
  • Chill for 4 hours, then top with whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor
  • Chill thoroughly before serving
  • Whisk constantly to avoid lumps
Keyword Banana Cream Pie Recipe