How to Make Banana Cream Pie V - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana cream pie is a classic dessert that never fails to impress with its rich, creamy filling and sweet, buttery crust. This recipe for Banana Cream Pie V takes this beloved dessert to a whole new level, with a few extra ingredients and a couple of special techniques that elevate it to something truly extraordinary.

While the traditional version of banana cream pie is made with a simple vanilla custard filling and topped with whipped cream, this recipe adds a luxurious layer of bana...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust, baked and cooled
  • 1 large banana, sliced
  • 4 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch deep dish pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt for custard in a large saucepan or double boiler until well mixed. Stir in milk and egg yolks; whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour 1/2 of the custard into baked pie shell. Cover with sliced banana. Spread remaining custard over banana layer.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar for meringue topping in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 277mg