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banana cream pie my way

Terrykb11 avatar
Recipe by
Terry Brooks
@Terrykb11
Lynn Haven, FL

This is my husband's favorite pie. I have made it for him for years.

yield 6 -8 (depending on slice size)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For banana cream pie my way

  • 3 c
    half and half or whole milk
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    flour (for thickening)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3
    egg yolks, reserve whites if you like meringue (which i don't)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    banana extract
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2
    bananas
  • 1
    9" pre-baked pie crust

How To Make banana cream pie my way

  • 1
    Bake your 9" pie crust in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 min til golden brown, let cool
  • 2
    In a saucepan mix the milk, sugar, flour, salt, & egg yolks. Over medium high heat stir constantly til thickened.
  • 3
    Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla, banana extract, & butter til butter melted. Let sit until lukewarm, about 15 min. (you don't want to cook the bananas when you add the cream)
  • 4
    Slice your bananas and line your crust on sides and bottom. When cream is luke warm pour over the bananas and fill the crust. Let cool serve and enjoy!
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