Banana Cream Pie (L.A. Times) Recipe

Name: Banana Cream Pie (L.A. Times) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: larry luttropp 1/8; 1 1/2 c. vanilla wafers finely crushed about 36 wafers sugar; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 c. nonfat lowfat milk; 1/3 c. nonfat egg substitute; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla; 2 x bananas; 4 x egg whites; 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Servings: persons

1
Pat vanilla wafer crumbs firmly and proportionately into bottom and sides of deep 9-inch pie plate.
2
Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 15 min, or possibly till crumbs are lightly browned.
3
Let crust cold to room temperature before filling.
4
Combine 1/2 c. sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt in large saucepan.
5
Stir in lowfat milk till blended.
6
Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
7
Boil till thickened and clear, 1 to 2 min.
8
Whisk some warm sauce into egg substitute in small bowl.
9
Return all to saucepan, stirring just till slightly thickened.
10
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
11
Slice bananas into bottom of pie plate to cover proportionately.
12
Pour over vanilla custard.
13
In bowl beat egg whites till frothy.
14
Add in cream of tartar.
15
Continue to beat to soft peaks.
16
Gradually beat in 6 Tbsp.
17
sugar.
18
Continue beating till stiff and glossy.
19
Spoon meringue atop warm vanilla pudding and spread to edges of crust to seal in filling.
20
Bake at 400 degrees 5 to 7 min.
21
just till meringue is browned.
22
Let pie cold to room temperature.
23
Chill.
24
Each

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: larry luttropp 1/8, 1 1/2 c. vanilla wafers finely crushed about 36 wafers sugar, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Banana Cream Pie (L.A. Times) Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!