Description
A delicious twist on classic banana pudding, this Banana Pudding Custard Pie features creamy custard, ripe bananas, and a buttery crust, making it an elegant dessert for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups hot whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Temper the egg mixture with hot milk, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to low heat and cook until thickened (180–185°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour a thin layer of custard into the prebaked pie crust.
- Layer sliced bananas over the custard and repeat with remaining custard.
- Chill for 2–4 hours until firm.
- Top with whipped cream just before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free crust. To prevent browning, add banana slices just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 92mg