Whistle Stop Cafe Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Whistle Stop Cafe Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 medium bananas, peeled; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 (9 inch) pastry shells, baked; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 medium bananas, peeled
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 (9 inch) pastry shells, baked
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted

1
Combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan; stir well.
2
Combine egg yolks, half and half, and milk and beat until blended.
3
Gradually stir into sugar mixture until smooth.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Transfer to a glass bowl; stir in butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature.
6
Slice one banana and toss with 1 teaspoons of lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange the sliced banana in the bottom of pastry shell.
7
Pour cooled custard gently over banana, cover, and chill until firm.
8
Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie filling.
9
Slice remaining banana and toss with remaining 1 teaspoons of lemon juice; drain juice if any, and arrange on top of pie.

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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: 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 3 egg yolks, beaten, and more.

Yes, Whistle Stop Cafe 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.

Whistle Stop Cafe Banana Cream Pie

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