Vanilla Banana Cream Pie

Vanilla Banana Cream Pie is a delectable dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of creamy vanilla custard, fresh bananas, and a flaky pie crust that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
To make this delicious dessert, you will need the following ingredients per serving: 1 pie crust, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk, 3 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 ripe bananas.
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until it is golden brown.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
Slice the bananas and arrange them in the bottom of the pie crust. Pour the custard mixture over the bananas. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the custard is set.
When ready to serve, top the pie with whipped cream and additional sliced bananas, if desired.
This Vanilla Banana Cream Pie is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The creamy custard filling is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the bananas and the flaky pie crust. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Pie crust, sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, egg yolks, butter, vanilla extract, bananas.