Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the beaten egg yolks.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Allow the custard to cool slightly.
- Arrange a layer of sliced bananas in the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust.
- Pour half of the custard over the bananas.
- Add another layer of sliced bananas and top with the remaining custard.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream.
- Enjoy your delicious Banana Cream Pie!
Feel free to get creative with variations, such as adding a layer of chocolate ganache or incorporating toasted coconut for extra flavor. Happy baking! π₯§π
