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Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Indulgent Homemade Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a delightful dessert combining creamy custard with ripe bananas in a buttery crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Graham Crackers Can substitute with pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for better salt control
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can substitute for a caramel flavor
For the Custard Filling
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Avoid whole eggs to maintain texture
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch Flour can be a substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk gives richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 3 large Bananas Use ripe but firm for texture
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping Homemade whipped cream can be used

Equipment

  • food processor
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Pie Plate

Method
 

How to Make Banana Cream Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a food processor, blend graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles damp sand. Press this mixture firmly into a pie plate and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened to a custard-like consistency. Once thick, stir in butter and vanilla, then set aside to cool.
  3. Slice the bananas and layer them evenly across the cooled crust. Pour half of the custard over the bananas, followed by another layer of bananas and the remaining custard. Smooth the top.
  4. Spread whipped topping over the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a special touch, drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped topping before serving.

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