Banana Dream Pie

Indulge in a slice of pure bliss with this Banana Dream Pie, a decadent dessert that lives up to its name. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious homemade vanilla custard, and layers of fresh, sweet bananas, this pie is a masterpiece of flavor and texture. Topped with a pillowy cloud of whipped cream and optional dark chocolate curls for an elegant finish, it’s the ultimate treat for banana lovers. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping finale to any meal, this no-fuss recipe comes together with just 30 minutes of prep. Refrigerate until perfectly set, then serve chilled for a dreamy dessert experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for custard)
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 medium Bananas, sliced
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate curls or shavings (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Make sure it covers the bottom and sides.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt until smooth and pale in color.

Step 7

Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Step 8

Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a custard-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 10

Once the crust and custard are cool, arrange sliced bananas on the bottom of the crust in a single layer.

Step 11

Pour the custard over the bananas, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 12

Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it gently against the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Step 13

Before serving, spread or pipe whipped cream over the top of the pie in an even layer.

Step 14

Optional: Garnish with dark chocolate curls or shavings for an extra touch of indulgence.

Step 15

Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Banana Dream Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1828 grams (1828.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3934

Total Fat 220.10g	282%
Saturated Fat 124.50g	623%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 1095mg	365%
Sodium 2029mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 431.50g	157%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g	62%
Total Sugars 264.00g
Protein 47.50g	95%

Vitamin D 347IU	1737%
Calcium 982mg	76%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 3001mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 44.3%