For more fruity pies try Cherry Pie, Peach Pie, and Strawberry Pie.
calling all pie lovers!
I love a good easy banana cream pie recipe. It is simply delicious and refreshing!! That cool creamy custard filling atop layers of bananas is dessert perfection in my book. Variations of banana cream pie have been around for centuries, but the classic American banana cream pie we all love became popular in the 1950s and fortunately, we still get to enjoy it today! What’s not to love?!
Simple. The prep is easy but still includes a delicious homemade vanilla custard. Delicious. Cream pies are by far one of my favorite pies to eat, and this rich and creamy banana cream pie always hits the spot! Great for any occasion. Whether it’s for a BBQ or or a holiday like Easter or Memorial Day, this pie is perfection.
Ingredients
sugar corn starch salt milk – Using whole milk will help create a creamy custard, but 2% will also work. Avoid skim milk. egg yolks – See this post on How to Separate Egg Whites for tips butter vanilla extract pre-baked pie crust – make a Homemade Pie crust from scratch or use pie crust dough from the freezer section at your grocery store bananas whipped cream – store bough or Homemade Whipped Cream.
How to Make Banana Cream Pie
Storing Info
This easy banana cream pie needs to be made several hours ahead of time so that it has time to chill and set. More ways to prep/make this pie in advance: Pie dough. Make the dough for the crust. Wrap it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or wrap it again with foil and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw, if applicable, roll and bake when ready to use. Baked crust. Allow the pie crust to cook and wrap it in foil. Store at room temperature for 1-2 days or freeze for 1 month. Custard. Make the filling the day before and store it in the fridge. Add a piece of plastic directly on top of the custard to avoid a skin from forming. Fully assembled pie. Cover a cooled pie with a piece of plastic directly on top of the custard for up to 4 days. Do not add toppings until right before serving. STORE leftover pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. FREEZE Banana cream pie using a freezer-safe container, but keep in mind the texture may not be quite the same.
Add pie weights or cover the pie dough with parchment paper fill the pie with dry beans and then bake in the oven. Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
