Suitable for vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Easy Banana Cream Pie
Like my Bourbon Buttermilk Pie and no bake Peanut Butter Pie, and Air Fryer Banana Bread, This custardy homemade banana cream pie recipe can be made any time, but it makes an especially lovely addition to your Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas holiday table. It’s also perfect for taking to a potluck and other gatherings. Banana Cream Pie is so good; I’d even be willing to stick a candle in it and serve it for my birthday! It all starts with an easy homemade flaky pie crust followed by a layer of custard and is finished with a topping of creamy whipped cream. Folks, trust me when I say that this Banana Cream Pie recipe is layer upon layer of deliciousness!
Why Make This Recipe
Easy – Even when made entirely from scratch, this recipe is easy to put together. Make Ahead – If you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, you can easily make this pie in advance. See all our prep ahead tips below.Festive – Perfect for serving at your holiday table or making it anytime.
Ingredient Notes
Homemade Pie Crust Dough – Prepare your favorite homemade crust recipe or purchase premade dough. Milk and Cream – Important to the structure of the custard, I recommend whole milk and heavy cream. You can use 2% milk and half and half, but your custard may not be as thick and creamy. Sugar – Use regular white sugar. Vanilla sugar would also be a flavorful addition.Egg Yolks – Use large eggs and separate the yolks and whites. You can reserve the egg whites for use in other recipes. Cornstarch – For a creamier custard, reduce the corn starch by a tablespoon or so.Vanilla Extract – You can also use vanilla bean paste if you like the look of the flecks of vanilla throughout the custard.Butter – You can use either salted or unsalted butter. Bananas – The star of this dish! Use bananas that are ripe but not overly mushy.Whipped Cream – Whip heavy whipping cream or purchase premade whipped cream or whipped topping.White Chocolate Shavings – This optional topping adds another layer of decadence.
Ready to make this banana pie? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Banana Cream Pie
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Prepare the crust and roll it to fit a 9-inch pie pan.Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dry beans or rice, then bake for 15 minutes.While the crust bakes, prepare the custard by bringing milk, cream and sugar to a simmer. Combine egg yolks and cornstarch in a heatproof bowl, then slowly add some of the warm milk mixture to temper the egg mixture. When the custard thickens, remove from heat, mix in vanilla and butter, then cover with plastic wrap and allow it to cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.Slice 2 bananas and place them on the baked crust followed by the custard mixture before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.Top with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and white chocolate shavings before serving.
Banana and custard come together to make one deliciously layered dessert….
Pro Tips
You can use dry beans or rice instead of pie weights when baking your crust.Save yourself some time and purchase a premade pie crust dough.To prevent lumps, whisk the custard filling constantly.Reduce the amount of cornstarch for a creamier filling. For even more banana flavor, add a bit of banana extract or banana liqueur to the custard filling. Make the pie in advance and add the whipped cream and sliced bananas just before serving.
Delicious Variations
Use A Graham Cracker Crust – A graham cracker or cookie crust (either homemade or store-bought) is a tasty change to the original pie crust.Add Cinnamon – For a unique burst of flavor and warmth, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon over the bananas before layering on the custard.Add Chocolate – Drizzle on some melted chocolate over the pie.
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – This pie is perfect for prepping ahead, and you need to keep in mind that the custard will need at least 4 hours to set. I like to bake the crust in the evening, then prepare the custard in the morning, and top with bananas and whipped cream just before serving. You can make this pie 2-3 days in advance. Store – Leftovers should be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and covered with a cake dish cover or loosely tent with foil. If the bananas begin to turn brown, the pie will still be tasty. Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these;Bake the crust and fill it with a layer of bananas and custard.Cool completely in the fridge.Flash freeze, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil.Freeze for up to 3 months.Thaw in the fridge for several hours or overnight.Top with fresh whipped cream and bananas before serving.
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