Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 352kcal
Banana cream pie is a staple for summery desserts. It’s so simple to make and it’s so delicious, it’s bound to be a hit!
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Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust store bought or homemade
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- 3 egg yolks 42 grams, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 23 grams
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½ cups whole milk 568 grams
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 3 bananas sliced
For Garnish
- 2 cups whipped topping 120 grams, such as Cool Whip
- 1 banana sliced
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust according to package instructions. Cool while you prepare the filling.1 9-inch pie crust
- Add the egg and egg yolks to a medium bowl and whisk well. Set aside1 large egg, 3 egg yolks
- In a large saucepan, whisk the sugar, flour, and salt together until combined. Whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to bubble and thicken.½ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½ cups whole milk
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour ½ cup of the milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly, to temper. Whisk the egg mixture back in the saucepan and return it to medium-low heat, bringing it to a gentle boil. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, whisking frequently, then remove from stovetop and stir in butter and vanilla. Press a piece of plastic wrap on the surface and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Line the bottom of the baked pie crust with half of the sliced bananas. Pour in half of the pudding mixture, then layer the remaining sliced bananas. Top with the rest of the pudding. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the filling and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.3 bananas
- When ready to serve, spread or pipe whipped cream (homemade or store-bought) on top of the pie, then garnish with more banana slices.2 cups whipped topping, 1 banana
Notes
- Be sure to scrape down the side of the bowl when mixing so you can fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Make sure that your pie is completely cooled before adding the filling since the filling is not baked.
- Make sure you are using whole milk for the pudding or else it will be runny.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg