Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20min
Servings: 6
Banana cream pie typically includes a layer of vanilla pudding rather than banana pudding. This is because the vanilla pudding provides a smooth and creamy base for the sliced bananas, creating a delicious contrast in textures.
Ingredients
3/4 Cup sugar
1/3 Cup all - purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 Cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Medium firm bananas
1 pastry shell , baked (9 inches)
Whipped cream and additional sliced bananas
Direction
In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt; stir in milk and mix well. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook for and stir 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; cool slightly.
Slice the bananas into pastry shell; pour filling over top. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and bananas.