Creamy Banana Bliss Pie
Dive into pure bliss with this luscious and creamy banana cream pie. Smooth, velvety custard infused with ripe bananas rests atop a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream. Each bite is a heavenly combination of sweet and tangy banana flavors that will transport your taste buds to paradise.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate shavings or sliced bananas for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- 2.
Place banana slices evenly on top of the cooled crust.
- 3.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, salt, and egg yolks until well combined. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4.
Pour the banana custard over the sliced bananas in the pie crust. Smooth the top using a spatula. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
- 5.
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled banana custard.
- 6.
Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings or sliced bananas.
- 7.
Serve chilled and savor each divinely creamy bite.
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