BANANA CREAM PIE WITH PECAN VANILLA CRUST

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Categories     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 1 Pie

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crust:
Apox 3 cups Nilla Wafers
1 cup pecans
3 tbs butter- melted
1 tbs sugar
Custard:
2 cups milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
For the Whipped Cream
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp powdered sugar (or to taste)
Splash of rum
Splash of Vanilla Extract
2 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 375. In a food processor, pulse nuts, nilla wafers and sugar until the consistensy of fine breadcrumbs. Pour into a bowl and add melted butter. Stir to combine. Press mixture into a 9" pie plate pressing firmly on the bottom and make sure to come up the sides. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove and let cool. For the custard: Combine the milk and vanilla bean in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside to infuse for 10 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the cornstarch and whisk vigorously until no lumps remain. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture until incorporated. Whisk in the remaining hot milk mixture, reserving the empty saucepan. Pour the mixture through a strainer back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and slowly boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Pour into the cooled crust and chill in the frisge. Cover with plastic wrap so it does not form a skin. When ready to serve, Chill a metal bowl in the freezer and make sure your cream is very cold. Add the sugar (to taste) the rum and the vanilla. Beat to stiff peaks and lather on top of your pie.

kkgghh kgf
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This is the best banana cream pie I've ever had! The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


francisco Luna
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the creamy filling and the pecan-vanilla crust is a nice touch.


hameed haqmal
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I'm not a huge fan of banana cream pie, but this recipe changed my mind! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


Easy life
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This is my go-to banana cream pie recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love the pecan-vanilla crust - it adds a unique flavor that really sets this pie apart.


mahair sial
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit! The crust is so easy to make and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen bananas, too.


BORO BARNABAS
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy.


Taimum Hassan Nayeem
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The crust was perfect and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Lava Nazm
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This pie was delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jiya Chy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the pie always turns out perfect. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and delicious. I've made this pie for my family and friends many times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jeanne Cox
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This banana cream pie was a hit at my party! The pecan-vanilla crust was a unique touch that added a delicious nutty flavor. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the bananas were perfectly ripe. I will definitely be making this pie again!