Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Homemade custard, fresh bananas and homemade whipped cream are layered to create this delicious old fashioned banana cream pie. Try making one, it’s easier than you might think!

Prep Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Servings: 8 slices Calories: 460kcal

Ingredients:

Custard:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cup whole milk
• 4 egg yolks slightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Pie Crust (9-inch):

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar

Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
• 3 bananas (not overripe) 2 for the pie, one for garnish
• graham cracker or Nilla Wafer crumbs optional for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan.
2. Slowly stir in milk. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
3. Boil for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low for the next two steps.

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