French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie
Indulge in the luscious layers of this French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie, a dreamy dessert that combines silky vanilla custard, ripe banana slices, and a buttery pre-made pie crust. Made with rich ingredients like whole milk, heavy cream, and fragrant vanilla bean paste, this recipe delivers a luxurious depth of flavor in every bite. The homemade custard is expertly thickened and poured over a layer of fresh bananas before being chilled to perfection. Topped with clouds of sweetened whipped cream and optional shaved chocolate for a touch of elegance, this pie is perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes of active time, this creamy, decadent treat serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser, marrying classic comfort with gourmet appeal. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch shell Pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 5 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla bean paste or extract
- 3 medium Ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1.5 cups Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Shaved chocolate (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bake the pre-made pie crust according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before filling.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add the whole milk and heavy cream, whisking to combine.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them, and then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
5. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes, constantly stirring, until the custard is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste (or extract) and butter until smooth. Let the custard cool slightly for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
7. Slice the bananas into thin rounds and arrange them evenly over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
8. Pour the cooled custard over the bananas, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
9. To make the whipped cream topping, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Before serving, remove the plastic wrap and spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled pie. Garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired.
11. Slice and serve your French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie chilled!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.0 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.2 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1347 mg | 449% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 440.5 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.6 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 797 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2322 mg | 49% | |
*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.
