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Banana Cream Pie

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.
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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.
https://www.sidechef.com/
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
Biscoff Cookie
2 3/4 cups
Biscoff Cookies, crumbled
plus extra for garnish
or Graham Crackers or Nilla Wafers
Butter
1/3 cup
Butter, melted
Salt
as needed
Salt
Granulated Sugar
4 tsp
Granulated Sugar
Filling
Milk
2 cups
Milk
Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup
Granulated Sugar
Corn Starch
3 Tbsp
Corn Starch
All-Purpose Flour
2 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
Salt
1 pinch
Salt
Egg
3
Eggs, separated, beaten
yolks only
Unsalted Butter
2 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Banana
3
Bananas
sliced 1/4-inch thick
Whipped Cream Topping
Gelatin Powder
as needed
Gelatin Powder
Water
2 Tbsp
Cold Water
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Heavy Cream
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
2 Tbsp
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Vanilla Extract
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
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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 Crumbs (2 3/4 cups), Butter (1/3 cup), Salt (as needed), and Granulated Sugar (4 tsp). 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 Crumbs (2 3/4 cups), Butter (1/3 cup), Salt (as needed), and Granulated Sugar (4 tsp). 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), Egg Yolks (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), Egg Yolks (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 (as needed) 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 (as needed) 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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Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
Summer
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