Banana Dream Pie
Indulge in a slice of pure bliss with this Banana Dream Pie, a decadent dessert that lives up to its name. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious homemade vanilla custard, and layers of fresh, sweet bananas, this pie is a masterpiece of flavor and texture. Topped with a pillowy cloud of whipped cream and optional dark chocolate curls for an elegant finish, it’s the ultimate treat for banana lovers. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping finale to any meal, this no-fuss recipe comes together with just 30 minutes of prep. Refrigerate until perfectly set, then serve chilled for a dreamy dessert experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for custard)
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 medium Bananas, sliced
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate curls or shavings (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Make sure it covers the bottom and sides.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt until smooth and pale in color.
Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a custard-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
Once the crust and custard are cool, arrange sliced bananas on the bottom of the crust in a single layer.
Pour the custard over the bananas, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it gently against the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Before serving, spread or pipe whipped cream over the top of the pie in an even layer.
Optional: Garnish with dark chocolate curls or shavings for an extra touch of indulgence.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Banana Dream Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.1 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.5 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1095 mg | 365% | |
| Sodium | 2029 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.5 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3001 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
