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Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

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Banana Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert, with a delicious banana custard, buttery crust and sweet whipped topping.

Slic of pie on a small white plate with a fork and red cup of coffee.This Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie is a family favorite, and my hubby’s favorite Fathers day dessert.

 

Banana crem pie with banana bunch on the side on top of a red chechered linen. Small whites plate and forks on the side.The hardest part about making this pie is waiting for it to chill. Everybody always wants to dig right in, so most of the time they settle for licking the custard pan. I’m so glad I got to share this recipe with you today, I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does.

 

Four process shots. First one, dry ingredients into a saucepan and a red whisk. Second one, half n half being poured into saucepan. Third one, egg yolks being poured into saucepan. Fourth one, all ingredients being whisked together until thickened. Tips For Making Banana Cream Pie

  • Heat the custard on medium low. Patience is a must for this part. You don’t want to turn it up to high or it will quickly scald.
  • Bananas should be ripe but not overly ripe. If they’re to ripe, it just affects how long you can store the pie.

 

  • Four process shots, baked pre-made pie crust. Second shot, sliced bana layer on top of baked crust. Third shot, custard being poured on top of banan layer. Fourth shot, whipped cream being spread on top.If you have a go to pie crust, by all means use that. But you will have to bake prior to adding the bananas and custard. I was being lazy and had a couple Marie Callanders Pie Crusts in my freezer.
  • A graham cracker crust is also delicious
  • Chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Making your own whipped cream is delicious, but Cool Whip works just fine.
  • I like to sprinkle chopped almonds on top. Coconut is also a delicious option.

 

Slice of pie on a spatula being held up in the air over the rest of the pie.

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Yield: 8

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Slic of pie on a small white plate with a fork and red cup of coffee.

Banana Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert, with a delicious banana custard, buttery crust and sweet whipped topping.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Pre made pie crust, I use Marie Callender's
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups half- and-half
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 bananas
  • Sliced almonds for garnish

Whipped Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Bake pie crust according to package directions and let cool
  2. In a medium sauce pan add the sugar, cornstarch, salt and whisk together. Heat on medium low heat and whisk in the half and half and the egg yolks until smooth. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, continue whisking until it thickens to the texture of a custard about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and butter. Let the mixture cool for a 10 minutes.
  4. Poor 1/4 of the filling into the pie shell. Add one sliced banana and then another layer of pie filling followed by another banana and then the rest of the pie filling.
  5. Cover with saran wrap and chill 4 hours
  6. Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or electric mixer whip the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on highest speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  8. The pie is best served the same day

Notes

**You can substitute 2-3 cups of store bought whipped cream

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

8 Servings
Amount Per Serving Calories 484Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 183mgSodium 239mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 3gSugar 14gProtein 9g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

 

 

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  1. Wendie says

    You can use heavy cream. It will just make the custard a little firmer. You could make half n half by using half whole milk and 1/2 heavy cream.

  2. Stacey says

    May I use heavy cream instead of half and half for the custard?

  3. Wendie says

    Fantastic Diann, it’s one of my families favorites 🙂

  4. Diann says

    This was delicious! Made it for my son-in-law’s Birthday.
    I didn’t have any problems making the pudding …it thickened up nicely! I did substitute banana extract for the vanilla! It just gives it thtat great banana flavor! This is a keeper for sure! I

  5. Judy says

    Looks so good thank you

  6. Wendie says

    Coconut rum sounds like a delicious addition 🙂

  7. Ann says

    The first time mine started getting lumpy so I took it off the heat. It smoothed out with the butter but did not set up. The second time I did not include the yolks. Once the half and half mixture heated up, I tempered the yolks with it and then whisked it into the half and half mixture and had much better results. Also added a splash of coconut rum along with the vanilla.

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