Classic Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Classic Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), prebaked; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 2/3 cups water; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 medium bananas; 1/2 cup lemon juice, for dipping; Sweetened Whipped Cream (page 26), for topping

Servings: persons

1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), prebaked
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 2/3 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium bananas
1/2 cup lemon juice, for dipping
Sweetened Whipped Cream (page 26), for topping

1
Whisk the cornstarch into the water in a heavy saucepan, then stir in the milk and egg yolks.
2
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for about 10 minutes, until thick and bubbly.
3
The whisk should leave tracks in the thickened mixture.
4
Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and vanilla, and let cool slightly.
5
Slice 2 of the bananas 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
6
Put half of the lemon juice in a small bowl and dip the bananas into it, gently tossing to evenly coat.
7
Drain off any excess lemon juice and arrange the banana slices in the crust.
8
Spread the filling evenly over the bananas and cover with plastic wrap directly on the cream (this prevents a skin from forming).
9
Chill for 4 hours, until set.
10
Spread the whipped cream on top.
11
Slice the remaining banana, dip it into the remaining lemon juice, and gently toss to evenly coat.
12
Drain off any excess lemon juice and garnish the top of the pie with the banana slices.
13
Store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 3 to 4 hours, before slicing.
14
Serve cold.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), prebaked, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 2/3 cups water, 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and more.

Yes, Classic Banana Cream Pie falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Banana Cream Pie

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