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Ina Garten Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Ina Garten Banana Cream Pie Recipe

This Ina Garten Banana Cream Pie Recipe is a dream come true. It features a crunchy crust and very silky custard.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie shell.
  • 3/4 cup of granulated white sugar.
  • 1/3 cup of cornstarch.
  • 3 cups of whole milk cold.
  • 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten.
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  • 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
  • 3 large ripe bananas sliced thin.
  • 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
  • 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

Instructions
 

Mix the dry base

  • Put the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk them together until you see no lumps.

Add the milk

  • Slowly pour the cold milk into the pan. Whisk constantly so the cornstarch dissolves very well.

Cook the custard

  • Heat the pan over a medium flame. Stir until the mix gets thick and starts bubbling.

Temper the eggs

  • Pour a little hot milk into the egg yolks. This prevents the eggs from scrambling too fast.

Finish the cream

  • Pour the egg mix back into the pan. Cook for two more minutes while stirring fast.

Add the butter

  • Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter is melted and shiny.

Layer the bananas

  • Place half of the banana slices in the crust. This creates a sweet base for your pie.

Fill the pie

  • Pour the warm custard over the fruit slices. Spread it out evenly with your rubber spatula.

Chill the pie

  • Cover the surface with plastic wrap to avoid skin. Put it in the fridge for six hours.

Notes

  • Use cold butter: Keep your butter in the fridge until use. This makes the crust very flaky and light.
  • Strain the custard: Pour the hot mix through a sieve. This removes any small bits of cooked egg.
  • Pick yellow bananas: Do not use very brown or green fruit. Yellow bananas have the best texture for slicing.
  • Whip the cream: Beat the heavy cream until peaks are stiff. This makes the topping look very professional.
  • Prevent browning: Dip banana slices in a little lemon juice. This keeps the fruit looking fresh and bright.
  • Chill it long: Do not cut the pie too early. Six hours helps the custard set very firmly.
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