BANANA CREAM MERINGUE PIE

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I grew up on a farm in Alberta, and I still remember my mom's pies, fresh from the oven for supper. This creamy banana variety is so good, no store-bought version can compare!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup water
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
1 large firm banana

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla. Keep warm., In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Slice banana into the crust; pour filling over top. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Danile Temesgen
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I love the way this pie looks. It's so elegant and impressive.


Emmanuel Amoussou
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This pie is so easy to make. I was able to make it in less than an hour.


Lukwago Elisa
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pie recipes. This banana cream meringue pie is definitely one I'll be making again.


Jeremiah Touzalin
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This pie is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and just because.


Vijayahariharasudan V
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Rahid Hassan
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I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I really enjoyed the meringue on this pie. It was light and fluffy, and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Marissa Bullard
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This pie is a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas on hand, so this is a recipe I can make anytime.


Henry kawempe
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I love the combination of banana and cream in this pie. The meringue adds a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Anita Neely
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always amazing.


Shamar Lyons
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This pie was a huge hit at my last dinner party! The meringue was perfectly toasted and the filling was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.