Description
A classic dessert featuring a creamy filling, sweet bananas, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slice the bananas and layer them in the graham cracker crust.
- Pour the custard filling over the bananas, ensuring even coverage.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.
Notes
For optimal freshness, add whipped cream just before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg