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The assembled banana custard pie being placed in the preheated oven. It bakes for 12 to 15 minutes until the filling is set.

Banana Cream Pie Recipe

This classic Banana Cream Pie is a creamy, dreamy dessert layered with fresh banana slices and velvety homemade custard, all nestled in a buttery pastry shell. With each bite, enjoy the sweet banana flavor and rich, silky filling. Perfectly satisfying and ideal for any dessert table or celebration!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wire Rack
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

For Assembly:

  • 1 9-inch baked pastry shell, cooled
  • 4 bananas sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare Custard: In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
    A medium saucepan on the white marble cooktop where sugar, flour, and salt are mixed together. Milk is gradually added, with a whisk stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  • Cook the Custard: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and boils, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
    The saucepan on medium heat on the white marble cooktop as the custard mixture thickens and begins to boil. It continues to cook for an additional 2 minutes, achieving a creamy texture.
  • Temper the Egg Yolks: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to temper. Gradually add the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
  • Finish the Custard: Continue to cook over medium-low heat until the custard coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
    The custard mixture in the saucepan on medium-low heat, cooking until it coats the back of a spoon. The pan is removed from heat, with butter and vanilla stirred in to finish the custard
  • Assemble the Pie: Place the banana slices in the cooled pastry shell. Pour the custard over the bananas, spreading evenly.
    The assembled banana custard pie being placed in the preheated oven. It bakes for 12 to 15 minutes until the filling is set.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the filling sets.
    The baked pie cooling on a wire rack on the white marble cooktop. Once cooled, the pie is transferred to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving
  • Cool and Chill: Let the pie cool on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Enjoy this classic, creamy banana pie with a perfectly smooth custard and fresh banana flavor!