Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

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Banana Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert, with a delicious banana custard, buttery crust, and sweet whipped topping.

Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (1)This Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie is a family favorite, and one of my hubby's favorite Father's day desserts the other one is my Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe.

Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (2)The hardest part about making this pie is waiting for it to chill. Everybody always wants to dig right in, so most of the time they settle for licking the custard pan like with my Homemade Banana Pudding. I'm so glad I got to share this recipe with you today, I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does.

Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (3)Tips For Making Banana Cream Pie

• Heat the custard on medium-low. Patience is a must for this part. You don't want to turn it up to high or it will quickly scald.
• Bananas should be ripe but not overly ripe. If they're too ripe, it just affects how long you can store the pie.
• You can toss the banana in a little fruit fresh prior to placing them in the pie to slow down the browning process.

  • Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (4)• If you would like to make your pie crust from scratch this Buttery Flaky Pie Crust is fantastic!
    • lazy and had a couple of Marie Callander's Pie Crusts in my freezer.
    • A graham cracker crust is also delicious.
    • Chill for at least 4 hours.
    • Making your own whipped cream is delicious, but Cool Whip works just fine.
    • I like to sprinkle chopped almonds on top. Shredded Coconut is also a delicious option.

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Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Wendie

Banana Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert, with a delicious banana custard, buttery crust and sweet whipped topping.

4.38 from 67 votes

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 484 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Pre made pie crust I use Marie Callender's
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups half- and-half
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 bananas
  • Sliced almonds for garnish

Whipped Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Bake pie crust according to package directions and let cool

  • In a medium saucepan add the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and whisk together. Heat on medium-low heat and whisk in the half and a half and the egg yolks until smooth. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, continue whisking until it thickens to the texture of custard for about 5-6 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and butter. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.

  • Pour 1/4 of the filling into the pie shell. Add one sliced banana and then another layer of pie filling followed by another banana and then the rest of the pie filling.

  • Cover with saran wrap and chill for 4 hours.

  • Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or electric mixer whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla at the highest speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  • Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

  • The pie is best served the same day

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Notes

**You can substitute 2-3 cups of store-bought whipped cream

**Toss the bananas in a little fruit fresh to prevent browning prior to placing them in the pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ServingsCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g

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  1. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (8)Mary C

    So thrilled to find a good banana cream pie recipe for my first shot at making these from scratch! I also tempered the egg yolks in separately and the custard was great. Only thing I really did different was slice up some really thick chunks of very ripe banana in the half and half and let them infuse the liquid for a few hours before cooking the custard. Used a slotted spoon to remove them (and discard) before adding them to the mixture. Totally changed it from a vanilla custard to a real banana flavored one! Now to master my own pie crusts lol. 🥰

  2. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (9)Wendie

    You can use heavy cream. It will just make the custard a little firmer. You could make half n half by using half whole milk and 1/2 heavy cream.

  3. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (10)Stacey

    May I use heavy cream instead of half and half for the custard?

  4. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (11)Wendie

    Fantastic Diann, it's one of my families favorites 🙂

  5. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (12)Diann

    This was delicious! Made it for my son-in-law’s Birthday.
    I didn’t have any problems making the pudding ...it thickened up nicely! I did substitute banana extract for the vanilla! It just gives it thtat great banana flavor! This is a keeper for sure! I

  6. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (13)Judy

    Looks so good thank you

  7. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (14)Wendie

    Coconut rum sounds like a delicious addition 🙂

  8. Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (15)Ann

    The first time mine started getting lumpy so I took it off the heat. It smoothed out with the butter but did not set up. The second time I did not include the yolks. Once the half and half mixture heated up, I tempered the yolks with it and then whisked it into the half and half mixture and had much better results. Also added a splash of coconut rum along with the vanilla.

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Banana Cream Pie Easy Recipe-Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep bananas from turning dark in banana cream pie? ›

Coat the banana slices in a wee bit of lemon juice and that'll stop the browning. Then, once they are in the pudding, the lemon juice and lack of oxygen will keep them looking fresh.

Why does my banana cream pie get watery? ›

Several factors could contribute to a runny banana cream pie. It may not have set properly if the custard wasn't cooked long enough or if it wasn't chilled adequately. Ensure you follow the recipe's instructions for both cooking and chilling times, and consider refrigerating the pie for a longer period if needed.

Why didn t my banana cream pie set? ›

How to Ensure Your Banana Cream Pie Sets. With 4 egg yolks, 4 Tablespoons of cornstarch, and some heavy cream, you can be certain this custard sets into a pretty sliceable texture. Be sure to whisk it on the stove often, and let it bubble and cook long enough for the heat to help bind the cornstarch to the fat.

What is banana cream pie made of? ›

Old-fashioned banana cream pie is basically a buttery pie crust layered with fresh bananas, a thick vanilla pudding/custard mixture, and topped with whipped cream. My world's best banana cream pie recipe jazzes up the traditional version by using an epic peanut butter cookie crust.

How long will lemon juice keep bananas from turning brown? ›

However, if you sprinkle them with a little lemon juice, it lowers the pH levels and will keep browning at bay. Following the lemon trick, put them in the fridge, either wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight food storage container or bag. Stored this way, sliced bananas can stay fresh for three to four days.

Will lemon juice keep bananas from turning dark? ›

Just toss your banana slices in some lemon juice to inhibit enzymatic browning. Full coverage, particularly on the cut sides, will help prevent the slices from turning brown. In addition to lemon juice, vinegar will also work.

What thickens a cream pie? ›

All-purpose flour is an easy solution, as you're sure to have it in your pantry. Since it's lower in starch, you'll use more of it than you would higher-starch thickeners. Quick-cooking tapioca makes filling bright and clear, but also gives it a stippled and somewhat sticky texture.

What makes a cream pie weep? ›

As it turns out, undercooking and overcooking can both cause weeping meringue and unwanted moisture on top of your pie (aka beading). Overcooking meringue causes those little sugary drops of moisture on top of baked meringues.

Should banana cream pie be refrigerated? ›

Should banana cream pie be refrigerated? You should definitely refrigerate banana cream pie as it is filled with dairy, which should not be left out for longer than an hour or so. Cover with a large cloche or arrange some tin foil loosely over the pie and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Why is my banana cream pie lumpy? ›

Why is my banana cream pie filling lumpy? Lumps can happen if you don't stir the filling continuously while cooking, or if the heat is too high. To prevent this, ensure that you stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.

Does store bought banana cream pie need to be refrigerated? ›

Banana cream pie will keep for 3-4 days, stored in the refrigerator and covered loosely with foil or plastic wrap.

What is funeral pie made of? ›

Vintage Funeral Pie Recipe is an old-fashioned dessert that is made from raisins, spices, and walnuts. It was traditionally made by the Amish, but this sugary pie fits right into a Southern cook's recipe box.

What is a interesting fact about banana cream pies? ›

Five Fun Facts:
  • In a 1951 survey conducted by the United States Armed Services, banana cream pie was ranked the soldier's favorite dessert!
  • If your banana cream pie has a "black bottom", that means that it has chocolate on the bottom!
  • An English variation is called Banoffee Pie - a merger of banana and toffee.
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What is banana moon pie? ›

Soft and squidgy marshmallow is sandwiched between two circular graham-cracker biscuits, and coated in a sweet candy layer! They're so easy to enjoy, and they taste great! The classic graham cracker and marshmallow creme sandwich that the states have grown to love, but now with a sweet banana coating!

Why did the bananas in my banana pudding turn black? ›

Bananas turn brown due to oxidation, exposure to air. If you're making a banana cream pie, prepare the crust, prepare the pudding and then peel and slice the bananas and place them into the pie crust. Follow the sliced bananas with the pudding and bake.

How do you keep bananas fresh in a cream pie? ›

Assemble the pie just before serving: Cut and add the bananas to the pie just before serving, as this will limit the time that they are exposed to air and prevent them from browning. Sugar syrup: Dip the banana slices in a sugar syrup to coat them before adding to the pie.

What keeps the banana from browning too much? ›

To preserve peeled bananas, take a tablespoon of lemon juice and brush it over the banana. Lime juice, pineapple juice, and orange juice will work as well.

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