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Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert, with a delicious banana custard, buttery crust and sweet whipped topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana pie, Pie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 484kcal
Author Wendie

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

  • Bake pie crust according to package directions and let cool
  • In a medium saucepan add the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and whisk together. Heat on medium-low heat and whisk in the half and a half and the egg yolks until smooth. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, continue whisking until it thickens to the texture of custard for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and butter. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour 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.
  • Cover with saran wrap and chill for 4 hours.
  • Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or electric mixer whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla at the highest speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • The pie is best served the same day

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Notes

**You can substitute 2-3 cups of store-bought whipped cream
**Toss the bananas in a little fruit fresh to prevent browning prior to placing them in the pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 8Servings | Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g