Description
Banana Pudding Pie is a delightful dessert that combines creamy banana pudding with a crunchy graham cracker crust, evoking warm memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crust: A pre-made 9-inch crust
- Whole milk: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Egg yolks: 3
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Bananas: 3 ripe bananas
- Whipped cream: For topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and temper the egg yolks with a bit of the hot mixture, then return to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Layer half of the banana slices in the graham cracker crust, pour half of the pudding over them, then add the remaining banana slices and top with the rest of the pudding.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Spread whipped cream over the top and garnish with additional banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Allow the pie to chill for at least 4 hours for optimal texture.
- Consider using gluten-free or vegan alternatives if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding Pie, dessert, creamy, graham cracker crust