Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:
  • 200 grams of digestive biscuits (or any plain biscuits)
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
• For the Filling:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• For the Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Grated chocolate (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
   • In a medium bowl, combine the biscuit crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even layer.
   • Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
   • Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth.
   • Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
   • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
   • Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking to combine.
   • Return the saucepan to the heat and cook for an additional 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Let the filling cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Pie:
   • Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cooled crust.
   • Pour half of the cream filling over the bananas.
   • Add another layer of sliced bananas and top with the remaining cream filling.
   • Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
   • Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the pie.
5. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish the pie with grated chocolate, if desired.
   • Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Enjoy your homemade banana cream pie!