Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Learn how to make a simple and delicious banana cream pie recipe with creamy custard, fresh bananas, and a light whipped cream topping. Perfect for beginners and special occasions, this banana cream pie recipe is easy to follow and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Pie dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spoon
- Spatula
- Knife for slicing bananas
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 ripe Bananas
- 3 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Pie crust store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Whipped cream
Instructions
- Bake or set your pie crust as needed. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.
- Heat milk gently in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk to the egg mixture while stirring constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir until thick.
- Mix in butter and vanilla extract while the custard is still warm. Stir until smooth.
- Slice fresh bananas evenly. Place them in the cooled pie crust in a single layer.
- Pour the custard over the bananas slowly. Spread gently with a spatula to cover all slices evenly.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature for a few minutes. Refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
- Spread whipped cream on top before serving. Decorate with banana slices or chocolate if desired. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
Stir custard constantly to prevent lumps
Chill the pie fully before slicing
Add bananas just before pouring custard to avoid browning
