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Easy Homemade Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

A beautiful, finished banana cream pie topped with sliced bananas, yellow custard, and a large swirl of whipped cream.
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Make a classic, creamy banana cream pie using a simple graham cracker crust. This recipe focuses on achieving a rich custard filling without excessive complexity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the custard filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the custard: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, still stirring. Remove from heat.
  4. Finish the filling: Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and vanilla extract until the butter melts. Pour the hot custard into the cooled crust.
  5. Layer the bananas: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the custard filling. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  6. Make the topping: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Assemble the pie: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled filling. Garnish with extra banana slices if desired. Chill the finished pie for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use slightly under-ripe bananas for the best texture, as very ripe bananas can become mushy in the filling.
  • For a perfect graham cracker crust, press the crumbs firmly against the bottom and sides of the plate using the bottom of a measuring cup.
  • To prevent the whipped cream from weeping, keep the pie well-chilled until serving time.

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