This Banana Cream Pie is a slice of pure comfort! With a buttery crust, creamy banana filling, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s the perfect dessert to wow your family or friends. Whether it’s a holiday table or a casual treat, this pie is sure to bring smiles! 🍌🥧

Why You'll Love Homemade Banana Cream Pie
This Banana Cream Pie is a classic with a dreamy twist! It’s super easy to make, with layers of creamy filling, fresh banana slices, and a light, fluffy topping that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a weekend treat, this pie is the perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia. Plus, it looks just as good as it tastes!
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Ingredients
- Pie crust: A pre-baked base that forms the foundation for the banana cream pie.
- Milk: The main liquid component of the custard filling; skim milk keeps it lighter.
- Sugar: Adds the perfect level of sweetness to the creamy filling.
- Flour: Acts as a thickener for the custard, ensuring a smooth and luscious texture.
- Salt: Enhances the flavors of the filling for a well-balanced taste.
- Bananas: Sliced for layering, providing the signature banana flavor in the pie.
- Eggs: Give structure and richness to the creamy filling.
- Butter: Adds a silky and velvety finish to the custard.
- Vanilla: Infuses the custard with a warm and aromatic sweetness.
How To Make Banana Cream Pie?
Step One: Begin by placing the pie crust into your baking dish. Bake blind for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden. Allow to cool completely whilst making the remaining ingredients.
Step Two: Measure out the milk. In a small saucepan, scald milk by heating until just before it boils. In a medium saucepan, combine dry ingredients.
Step Three: Gradually stir in hot milk to dry ingredients and cook over medium heat until thickened (2-3 minutes). In a small bowl, slightly beat the eggs. Temper the eggs by adding a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs, and mix until well combined.
Step Four: Then add eggs into the hot mixture and cook 1 minute longer (stirring constantly). Remove from heat and add the vanilla and butter. Let mixture cool until lukewarm.
Step Five: While cooling, make whipped cream with stand mixer or by hand, beat 8 oz heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then add sugar or powdered sugar to sweeten to taste.
Step Six: Fill the baked pie crust with banana slices.
Step Seven: Next add the filling, then top with whipped cream. Place in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Expert Tips for Banana Cream Pie
- Prevent Soggy Crust: If you're assembling in advance, lightly brush the crust with melted chocolate to create a barrier between the filling and the crust.
- Even Banana Slices: Slice bananas evenly and layer them carefully to ensure every slice of pie has a consistent texture and flavor.
- Avoid Skin Formation: When cooling the filling, cover it with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
How to Store Banana Cream Pie?
- Refrigeration: Cover the Banana Cream Pie tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This keeps the bananas and filling fresh. Place paper towels inside the covering to absorb excess moisture and keep the whipped cream fresh and airy.
- Separate Components: If preparing ahead, store the crust, filling, and whipped cream separately in airtight containers. Assemble the pie just before serving to maintain its texture.
What To Serve With Banana Cream Pie
- Fresh Fruit Salad: A vibrant mix of seasonal fruits like berries, melon, and kiwi adds a refreshing, tangy contrast to the creamy sweetness of banana cream pie.
- Cinnamon Spiced Nuts: A small serving of candied pecans or almonds provides a crunchy texture and warm flavor that enhances the pie experience.
FAQ'S
To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, you can lightly brush it with melted chocolate before adding the fillings. This creates a barrier that helps keep the crust crisp.
The pie uses a pre-baked pie crust as the foundation. It is baked blind until golden before adding the fillings.
Freezing Banana Cream Pie is not recommended as the custard and bananas may become watery and alter the texture upon thawing.
Banana Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 Pie Crust Baked
- 3 Cups Milk I Used Skim
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ⅓ Cup Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Bananas Sliced
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Begin by placing the pie crust into your baking dish. Bake blind for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden. Allow to cool completely whilst making the remaining ingredients.
- Measure the milk and heat it in a small saucepan until just before boiling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine dry ingredients. Gradually stir in the hot milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Gradually add some hot mixture to the eggs, stirring until smooth. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan, cook for 1 minute while stirring, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter, and let cool to lukewarm.
- While the filling cools, whip 8 oz of heavy cream in a stand mixer or by hand until soft peaks form. Add sugar (or powdered sugar) to taste.
- Slice the bananas and place them in the baked pie crust.
- Pour the cooled filling over the bananas and top with whipped cream. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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