Contest-Winning Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2-1/4 cups milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 to 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices; Whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2-1/4 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional

1
Place butter in a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Heat, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in crumbs and sugar until combined.
2
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of plate. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until crust is firm and holds together. Cool completely.
3
For filling, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
4
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks. Gradually return to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cook 30-60 seconds longer or until bubbly, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir in the butter, vanilla and salt until butter is melted. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times.
5
Arrange bananas in crust. Top with filling. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping and additional bananas if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter, cubed, 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Banana Cream Pie 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.

Contest-Winning Banana Cream Pie

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