Classic Banana Pudding Pie Homemade Recipe

A traditional banana cream pie recipe features homemade cooked pudding generously topping fresh bananas, evoking warm memories of Grandma's baking.

This homemade banana pudding pie, made completely from scratch, is a timeless favorite, much like the chocolate cream pie.

You can use a store-bought pie crust or a crust made from scratch; simply layer fresh banana slices beneath the homemade cooked pudding. Alternatives to the standard pie crust include a graham cracker crust or a nilla wafer crust.

After baking the crust, cover a layer of fresh banana slices with the homemade vanilla pudding. Allow it to chill and set before topping the banana pudding pie with whipped cream or cool whip.

For a faster preparation, canned whipped cream serves as a simple substitute for homemade whipped cream.

This classic recipe carries the nostalgic quality of the old fashioned style, just as my Mom and Grandma prepared it!

The necessary components include:

Please consult the printable recipe card below for precise quantities.

• Baked pie shell
• Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Salt
• Whole milk
• Egg yolks
• Salted butter
• Vanilla
• Bananas
• Heavy cream (for whipping cream for serving)

Initial Step: Prepare the vanilla cream pie filling

• Combine sugar, cornstach, and salt in a medium saucepan.
• Slowly incorporate the milk while whisking.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.
• Maintain a boil for 2 minutes, ensuring constant stirring to avoid sticking to the pan.
• Remove from the heat and gently whisk half of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Then, blend this tempered mixture back into the remaining hot pudding within the saucepan.
• Simmer the mixture on the stove for another minute and a half while stirring continuously.
• Take the pan off the heat and mix in the butter and vanilla. Let it rest until it reaches room temperature.

Step 2: Cut three large bananas and arrange them inside the baked pie crust.

Step 3: Gently pour the cooled vanilla cream filling on top of the bananas.

Be aware that the hot mixture will start to form a surface layer as it cools. To maintain a smooth texture, whisk the pudding every five minutes during the cooling process.

Step 4: Place plastic wrap directly onto the vanilla cream filling to avoid a skin forming while it cools.

Refrigerate the pie completely – for a minimum of four hours – before slicing.

Step 5: Plate with freshly whipped cream and decorate with banana slices.

Here is how to prepare whipped cream:

• Measure one cup of heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer.
• Using the whisk beater, whisk on high speed until stiff peaks develop.
• Mix in two tablespoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of vanilla until fully combined.

Whipped cream suggestion: It is useful to chill the bowl and whisk beforehand.

This recipe makes eight portions from a nine-inch dish.

Alternative versions of this Banana Cream Pudding Pie:

• Enhance with extra toppings like toasted coconut or chocolate curls.
• Add more banana by placing a layer at the bottom, then half the pudding, then more bananas, and finish with the remaining pudding.
• For a faster method, substitute with instant vanilla pudding mix or the pudding layer.
• Swap the baked pie crust for a graham cracker base or layers of vanilla wafers.

Common questions about homemade banana cream pie:

“How can I keep bananas in banana cream pie from turning brown?” – If you aren’t going to serve this pie soon after you make it, you may want to toss the sliced bananas in 1 Tbl. citrus juice (like lemon juice). It won’t affect the flavor, and will prevent the bananas from turning brown. “How can I get my pie filling to be thick enough?” – This recipe uses cornstarch as the thickening agent. That, along with a long enough cooking time should prevent your pie from being runny. “How should I store leftovers?”- To store leftover pudding pie, cover with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator.

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