Retro Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Retro Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups graham wafer crumbs; ⅓ cup melted butter; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted; 4 egg yolks; ½ cup white sugar; ⅓ cup cornstarch; 3 cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 small bananas, sliced; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons grated semisweet chocolate

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups graham wafer crumbs
⅓ cup melted butter
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
4 egg yolks
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 small bananas, sliced
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons grated semisweet chocolate

1
Filling: In bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk; set aside.
2
In a heavy saucepan, heat remaining milk over medium heat until bubbles form around edge; whisk into yolk mixture.
3
Return to pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until thick enough to mound on spoon, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in butter and vanilla.
5
Scrape into bowl.
6
Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate just until cooled, about 2 hours.
7
In bowl, stir graham wafer crumbs with butter until moistened; press onto bottom and up side of 9 inch pie plate.
8
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
9
Drizzle melted chocolate over bottom of crust; spread evenly with back of spoon.
10
Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
11
Without stirring custard, spoon half over chocolate.
12
Arrange banana slices over top, overlapping slightly.
13
Top with remaining custard.
14
Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
15
GARNISH: In bowl, whip cream.
16
Using piping bag or with spatula, pipe into rosettes or spread to cover top.
17
Sprinkle with grated chocolate.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups graham wafer crumbs, ⅓ cup melted butter, 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted, 4 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Retro 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.

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Retro Banana Cream Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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