Banana Cream Pie Recipe ๐๐ฅง
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade Banana Cream Pie! Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with banana goodness, this recipe is perfect for any dessert lover.
Recipe Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Milk |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 5 tbsp | All-purpose Flour |
| 2 tbsp | Cornstarch |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 | Ripe Bananas |
| 3/4 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 | Pie Shell |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 649.1
- Fat Content: 28.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 115.3mg
- Sodium Content: 505mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 91.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 45.9g
- Protein Content: 9.9g
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
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Scald Milk: Begin by scalding the milk in a double boiler until it’s hot but not boiling.
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Prepare Filling Mixture: In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, salt, flour, and cornstarch. Mix these dry ingredients well.
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Incorporate Milk: Gradually stir the scalded milk into the dry mixture in the saucepan. Continuously mix to avoid lumps.
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Thicken Mixture: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. This process should take a few minutes.
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Double Boiler Cooking: Return the thickened mixture to the double boiler and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: While the mixture is cooking, beat the egg yolks slightly in a separate bowl.
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Temper Eggs: Add a small amount of the hot mixture to the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper them.
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Combine Mixtures: Once tempered, return the egg mixture to the saucepan with the hot mixture. Stir well to combine.
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Cook Egg Mixture: Cook the combined mixture for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
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Add Butter: After 5 minutes, add the butter to the mixture and mix until it’s fully incorporated.
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Cool Filling: Allow the filling mixture to cool down. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
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Add Flavoring: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the filling.
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Assemble Pie: Spread 1/3 of the cooled filling mixture into the pie shell.
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Layer Bananas: Arrange half of the banana slices over the filling in the pie shell.
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Add Remaining Filling and Bananas: Pour half of the remaining filling over the banana slices, then add the remaining banana slices on top. Finally, pour the rest of the filling over the bananas.
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Top with Meringue: Spread meringue over the filling, making sure to seal it to the edge of the pie crust.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC), then bake the pie until the meringue is lightly browned, creating a beautiful finish.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy the creamy goodness of this Banana Cream Pie with friends and family!
This Banana Cream Pie recipe yields 2 pies, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying multiple servings of this scrumptious dessert. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple indulgence, this homemade pie is sure to impress with its creamy texture and irresistible banana flavor!
