Banana Cream Pie

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18 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 5HRS

Banana Cream Pie

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Banana Cream Pie is one of the most famous desserts in American food culture. A sweet crunchy crust, creamy filling, and fluffy whipped cream pair perfectly with banana. This from-scratch version is sure to bring happiness to your palate and satisfy your soul and stomach.

Banana Cream Pie

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Lana Damian at SideChef

Hi, I'm Lana. Cooking is my passion, so I'm bringing recipes to you from the SideChef studio kitchen.

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Banana Cream Pie is one of the most famous desserts in American food culture. A sweet crunchy crust, creamy filling, and fluffy whipped cream pair perfectly with banana. This from-scratch version is sure to bring happiness to your palate and satisfy your soul and stomach.

5HRS

Total Time

$1.78

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

8

US / Metric

Crust

2 3/4 cups

Biscoff Cookies, crumbled

plus extra for garnish

or Graham Crackers or Nilla Wafers

1/3 cup

Butter, melted

1/8 tsp

1 1/2 Tbsp

Granulated Sugar

Filling

2 cups

3/4 cup

Granulated Sugar

3 Tbsp

2 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1 pinch

3

Eggs, separated, beaten

yolks only

2 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

1 tsp

Vanilla Extract

3

sliced 1/4-inch thick

Whipped Cream Topping

1/2 tsp

Gelatin Powder

2 Tbsp

Cold Water

1 cup

Heavy Cream

2 Tbsp

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

1 tsp

Vanilla Extract

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

518

Fat

30.1 g

Protein

4.3 g

Carbs

57.7 g

Banana Cream Pie

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Lana Damian at SideChef

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step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). For the crust, in a large bowl, combine the Biscoff Cookies (2 3/4 cups), Butter (1/3 cup), Salt (1/8 tsp), and Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 Tbsp). The mixture should hold together easily when squeezed.

step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). For the crust, in a large bowl, combine the Biscoff Cookies (2 3/4 cups), Butter (1/3 cup), Salt (1/8 tsp), and Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 Tbsp). The mixture should hold together easily when squeezed.

step 2

Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

step 2 Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

step 3

Let cool completely on a wire rack, for about 30 minutes.

step 4

In a mixing bowl, mix Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup), Corn Starch (3 Tbsp), All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp), Salt (1 pinch), Eggs (3), and Milk (2 cups). Whisk until well combined.

step 4 In a mixing bowl, mix Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup), Corn Starch (3 Tbsp), All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp), Salt (1 pinch), Eggs (3), and Milk (2 cups). Whisk until well combined.

step 5

Pour the mixture into a saucepan, whisking constantly. Over medium heat, continue whisking the mixture until thickened.

step 5 Pour the mixture into a saucepan, whisking constantly. Over medium heat, continue whisking the mixture until thickened.

step 6

Add the Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Whisk until combined.

step 6 Add the Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Whisk until combined.

step 7

Pour the pastry cream into a bowl. Press plastic wrap over the top of the pastry cream to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate to cool slightly.

step 7 Pour the pastry cream into a bowl. Press plastic wrap over the top of the pastry cream to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate to cool slightly.

step 8

For the whipped cream topping, pour the Gelatin Powder (1/2 tsp) into the Water (2 Tbsp) and let it stand until softened. Microwave the gelatin for about 5 seconds or until just dissolved. Let cool.

step 8 For the whipped cream topping, pour the Gelatin Powder (1/2 tsp) into the Water (2 Tbsp) and let it stand until softened. Microwave the gelatin for about 5 seconds or until just dissolved. Let cool.

step 9

In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the Heavy Cream (1 cup) until it begins to thicken. Add the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (2 Tbsp), gelatin mixture, and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and beat until stiff peaks.

step 9 In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the Heavy Cream (1 cup) until it begins to thicken. Add the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (2 Tbsp), gelatin mixture, and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and beat until stiff peaks.

step 10

To assemble the pie, first arrange about ⅔ of the Bananas (3) over the crust. Then spread the filling on top of the banana slices in an even layer. Refrigerate until the filling is cooled completely, about 20 minutes.

step 10 To assemble the pie, first arrange about ⅔ of the Bananas (3) over the crust. Then spread the filling on top of the banana slices in an even layer. Refrigerate until the filling is cooled completely, about 20 minutes.

step 11

Layer the rest of the banana slices on top of the filling. Spread the whipped cream on top and refrigerate for about 4 hours until set.

step 11 Layer the rest of the banana slices on top of the filling. Spread the whipped cream on top and refrigerate for about 4 hours until set.

step 12

Sprinkle the banana cream pie with the remaining biscuit crumbs and serve.

step 12 Sprinkle the banana cream pie with the remaining biscuit crumbs and serve.

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