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Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

A perfect slice of banana cream pie featuring a graham cracker crust, vanilla custard, sliced bananas, and topped with whipped cream.
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Make a classic, creamy banana cream pie from scratch using a simple graham cracker crust and rich homemade custard. This recipe delivers comforting, old fashioned flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the custard filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the custard: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for one minute, still stirring. Remove from heat.
  4. Finish the custard: Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the hot custard into the cooled crust.
  5. Layer the bananas: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the hot custard filling. Press the bananas gently into the custard so they are covered.
  6. Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
  7. Make the topping: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble and serve: Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled pie. Garnish with extra banana slices if desired. Slice and serve immediately or keep chilled until serving.

Notes

  • Use slightly under-ripe bananas; very soft bananas can become mushy in the filling.
  • For a no-bake crust option, skip baking and chill the mixed crust ingredients for 30 minutes before filling.
  • To prevent the whipped cream from weeping, add a small amount of cream of tartar to the heavy cream before whipping.

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