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This Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie brings back memories of family gatherings, with its creamy, comforting filling and ripe banana slices nestled in a flaky pie crust. It’s the perfect dessert to make your Christmas dinner extra special, offering that perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas

Instructions

 

  1. Prepare the Pie Shell: Make sure your baked 9-inch pie shell is ready and set aside.
  2. Scald the Milk: In a large saucepan, scald the milk over medium heat (heat until it’s just about to boil). In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt.
  3. Make the Custard Filling: Gradually stir the scalded milk into the sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Cover and continue cooking for an additional two minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Incorporate the Egg Yolks: In a small bowl, slightly beat the three egg yolks. Gradually stir in a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the beaten yolks to temper them. Then, slowly stir the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the hot mixture. Cook for one more minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
  5. Finish the Filling: Stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let the filling sit until it cools to lukewarm.
  6. Assemble the Pie: Slice the bananas and scatter them evenly in the pie shell. Pour the warm custard mixture over the bananas. For an extra touch, you can top the pie with meringue made from the leftover egg whites, or simply let the pie cool until ready to serve.

Notes

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

This classic banana cream pie is sure to be a hit at any holiday table. Whether topped with meringue or served plain, it’s a sweet, creamy dessert that will bring joy to your Christmas feast.

  • Author: niold.com