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Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

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Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie is a classic dessert made with layers of fresh bananas, rich homemade custard, and fluffy whipped cream in a buttery pie crust, finished with a sprinkle of sliced almonds.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust (e.g., Marie Callender’s)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 bananas
  • Sliced almonds for garnish
  • Whipped Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Bake the pre-made pie crust according to package directions and let it cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set over medium-low heat and slowly whisk in the half-and-half and egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, whisking constantly until it thickens into a custard-like texture (about 5–6 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Let the filling cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Pour 1/4 of the custard filling into the cooled pie crust.
  6. Add one sliced banana on top of the filling, then layer with more custard, followed by another banana and the rest of the custard.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap (saran wrap) and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  8. To make whipped topping: In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  9. Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with sliced almonds.
  10. Serve chilled. Best enjoyed the same day.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from turning mushy in the pie.
  • Chill the bowl and whisk before whipping the cream for better results.
  • Cover the surface of the custard directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Pie is best eaten the same day for maximum freshness and texture.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake (with cooked filling)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 484
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

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