Description
Make this classic, creamy Banana Cream Pie from scratch. This recipe gives you the rich, old-fashioned flavor you love with simple steps, making it perfect for any home baker. You can use a traditional or a quick no-bake crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pie crust (baked or graham cracker/wafer no-bake)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream or meringue for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust. If using a traditional crust, bake it completely and let it cool.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk until fully combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it thickens significantly and begins to bubble. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Once bubbling, cook for one minute more while continuing to whisk. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Immediately press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the bottom of your cooled pie crust.
- Pour the slightly cooled custard evenly over the bananas.
- Cover the pie loosely and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
- Before serving, top generously with whipped cream or baked meringue.
Notes
- For the best texture, use ripe but firm bananas; avoid overly soft ones that can turn mushy.
- If you opt for a no-bake crust (like graham cracker), ensure it is fully chilled and firm before adding the filling.
- Always press plastic wrap directly onto the custard surface while cooling to avoid a film.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 16g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 48g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 110mg