French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie

Indulge in the luscious layers of this French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie, a dreamy dessert that combines silky vanilla custard, ripe banana slices, and a buttery pre-made pie crust. Made with rich ingredients like whole milk, heavy cream, and fragrant vanilla bean paste, this recipe delivers a luxurious depth of flavor in every bite. The homemade custard is expertly thickened and poured over a layer of fresh bananas before being chilled to perfection. Topped with clouds of sweetened whipped cream and optional shaved chocolate for a touch of elegance, this pie is perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes of active time, this creamy, decadent treat serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser, marrying classic comfort with gourmet appeal. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch shell Pre-made pie crust
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 5 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla bean paste or extract
• 3 medium Ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1.5 cups Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons Shaved chocolate (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Bake the pre-made pie crust according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before filling.

Step 2

2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add the whole milk and heavy cream, whisking to combine.

Step 3

3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them, and then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

Step 5

5. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes, constantly stirring, until the custard is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.

Step 6

6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste (or extract) and butter until smooth. Let the custard cool slightly for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 7

7. Slice the bananas into thin rounds and arrange them evenly over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.

Step 8

8. Pour the cooled custard over the bananas, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Step 9

9. To make the whipped cream topping, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Step 10

10. Before serving, remove the plastic wrap and spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled pie. Garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired.

Step 11

11. Slice and serve your French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie chilled!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1693.3 grams (1693.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4051

Total Fat 235.00g	301%
Saturated Fat 111.20g	556%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 1347mg	449%
Sodium 1229mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 440.50g	160%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 253.90g
Protein 48.90g	98%

Vitamin D 342IU	1711%
Calcium 797mg	61%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 2323mg	49%

*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: 51.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 43.3%