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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Pies and Crisps » Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Banana Cream Pie Recipe

November 16, 2012 by Kara Cook 14 Comments

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My food assignment for Thanksgiving involves baking. Which is perfect, because I love baking! I am usually in charge of rolls or pies, or some of both. My family doesn’t love pumpkin pie, so I usually leave that one for someone else and make other pie recipes. We always have an apple pie, and then a few non-traditional pies.
banana cream pie recipe collage

I’ve noticed the last few years that the Banana Cream Pie is always the first one gone. I knew my boys loved it, but apparently so does everyone else!
How to make amazing Banana Cream Pie from scratch
pan of banana cream pie

If you’ve never had a homemade banana cream pie with pudding that doesn’t come from a box, and real whipped cream on top, you are missing out! Yes, the instant pudding/Cool Whip variety is faster, but I think this one is so worth it. Especially for Thanksgiving. It only comes once a year after all. 🙂
slice of banana pie with whipped cream

 

Banana Cream Pie

Yield: 8 servings

Banana Cream Pie

Homemade Banana Cream Pie with real whipped cream- a family favorite that you are sure to love!

Homemade vanilla pudding and fresh whipped cream make this the best banana cream pie ever!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

  • 9 inch pastry crust, baked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 bananas, sliced

Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Stir sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a large saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks till smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk; mix well. Slowly stir the milk mixture into the saucepan, whisk together.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. (If desired, pour through a metal strainer to remove any lumps.)
  3. Place saucepan in an ice water bath to cool the pudding. ( I usually fill my sink with 2-3 inches of ice water and place the pan in it.) Stir often to prevent a skin from forming on the top of the pudding.
  4. Slice the bananas into the pie shell. Pour the lukewarm pudding over the bananas. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Whip the cream till soft peaks form. Whip in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread on top of the chilled pie. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 326Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 137mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 5g
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert: Pies and Crisps
 
Doesn’t it look amazing? It’s no wonder it is always the first pie to go!

plate of banana pudding pie with a fork

 

Filed Under: Dessert: Pies and Crisps, Recipe Index Tagged With: bananas, cream, eggs

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Comments

  1. Allison

    December 24, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Assuming Butter needs to be melted before adding in?

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    • Kara Cook

      December 29, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      No, you don’t need to melt the butter first. The heat of the cooked pudding will melt it even if it is cold.

      Reply
  2. Allison

    December 24, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Assuming Butter needs to be melted before adding in?? But it doesn’t specify?!

    Reply
  3. RossC

    December 13, 2019 at 11:36 am

    I have baked this pie a number of times since finding this recipe..
    Each time has been a delightful success..
    I keep thinking that I must comment and thank you..
    I’m finally doing so.. :O)

    Reply
  4. Cathleen

    February 12, 2019 at 11:41 am

    Dear Kara : I just made your banana cream pie recipe and it turned out great. I cooled it off in the freezer for awhile, whisking it after 10 minutes, but found out not to cool it so much that it doesn’t stay spreadable. I put banana slices on the bottom, middle and top, then plastic wrap. I like that the filling gets nice and solid, won’t run out onto the plate when cut. I don’t have whipping cream so I’m going to use whipped topping for the top. Your photos are stellar! I know this takes some skill and ability, good job! I took pictures of mine, would like to share them with you. I will save this filling recipe. Thank you so much for the recipe. Cathleen ????

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      February 15, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      It can be tricky getting the filling cool enough without it setting up to much, although I can usually whisk it if it sets up too much. Thanks so much for your comment about my photos. It is still sometimes a challenge for me to take great photos, so I appreciate it! I would love to see your photos, you can email them to me!

      Reply
  5. Lui Recto

    August 24, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    I made this using the ready made small pie crust that you can buy in Publix. My husband loved it. thanks for the recipe ???????? cheers!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      February 15, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      So glad to hear that your husband loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura

    March 16, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    Does homemade whip creme get runny after a day or 2 in fridge ?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      February 15, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      I haven’t had it get runny, but we usually eat it pretty fast. The bananas turning brown is more of an issue than the cream getting runny. 😉

      Reply
  7. Daryl

    December 23, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    How to stop the pie from being running. When you cut that peace stay frim

    Reply
  8. Debbie

    September 24, 2017 at 10:53 am

    What do put on the bananas to prevent them from browning?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      September 29, 2017 at 10:11 am

      We always eat it fast enough that they don’t turn brown. But you can dip them in Sprite or 7-up, or even lemon or lime juice.

      Reply
  9. denyse@crazy beautiful life

    November 18, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Oh my goodness! That looks really yummy. I am definitely going to have to try it!

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

    Reply

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