Best 8 Grandmas Banana Cream Pie Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable, comforting and nostalgic treat that will transport you back to your childhood memories? Look no further than "Grandma's Banana Cream Pie," a classic dessert that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas, velvety cream, and a crisp, buttery crust. With its creamy, smooth texture, and explosion of flavors, this pie is a perfect ending to any special occasion or a delightful treat for a cozy night in. Dive into the culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind creating the most delicious and authentic "Grandma's Banana Cream Pie" recipe.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CREAM PIE



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Banana Cream Pie made with a homemade custard, lots of fresh sliced bananas, a crunchy Nilla wafer cookie crust, topped off with fluffy whipped cream!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed vanilla wafers
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon (or more to taste) brandy
2 bananas (firm, but ripe)
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and sugar. Add the butter and mix well. Press firmly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and cool completely before adding filling (about 1 hour).
  • In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in egg yolks, Gradually add milk and cream. Cook over medium heat, bringing to a gentle boil, whisking constantly until mixture thickens 8-10 minutes. Continue to gently simmer for 1 minute, lowering heat as necessary, and stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla, butter, and brandy.
  • Pour filling into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Cool for about 30 minutes or until filling is warm, but no longer hot.
  • Pour half of the warm filling into the cooled crust. Peel and slice the bananas into 1/2 inch slices and layer on top of the filling. Pour the remainder of the filling over sliced bananas. Place a clean sheet of plastic wrap directly on the top surface of the filling. Refrigerate pie until completely chilled, at least 3 hours.
  • Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue to whip until peaks are just stiff. Spread whipped cream over topping and shape decoratively into a mound. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Cholesterol 281 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 /8 of the recipe

BANANA CREAM PIE I



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Banana Cream Pie is one of the yummiest things on earth and this is a great one.

Provided by Ruby Pfeffer

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Banana Pie Recipes

Time 1h42m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) baked pastry shell, cooled
4 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Add milk in gradually while stirring gently. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly. Keep stirring and cook for about 2 more minutes, and then remove from the burner.
  • Stir a small quantity of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, and immediately add egg yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes; remember to keep stirring. Remove the mixture from the stove, and add butter and vanilla. Stir until the whole thing has a smooth consistency.
  • Slice bananas into the cooled baked pastry shell. Top with pudding mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Chill for an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 223.8 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

GRANNY'S BANANA CREAM PIE



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Make and share this Granny's Banana Cream Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pie

Time 49m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium firm bananas
1 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
whipped cream or Cool Whip
sliced banana

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt; stir in milk and mix well.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir a small amount of cream mixture into egg yolks; return all to saucepan.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly; remove from the heat.
  • Add butter and vanilla; mix well; allow to cool slightly.
  • Slice the bananas and place evenly in pastry shell; pour cream mixture over bananas.
  • Cool; before serving, garnish with whipped cream or Cool Whip and bananas.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 104.6, Sodium 331.1, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 32.4, Protein 7.1

GRANDMA'S BANANA CREAM PIE



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My grandmother was a wonderful cook, made great pies, and this was my favorite. She always used a homemade pie crust and served it with a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream on top. She didn't give me any idea how many bananas to use...so I guessed. She would also use the same custard, making a half batch, for the filling in cream puffs.

Provided by karen

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 deep dish pie shell, baked & cooled
4 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • TO MAKE FILLING: Mix flour and constarch with 1/3 cup cold milk to make a thin smooth paste, and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, then add sugar and salt and beat well.
  • In a medium saucepan, scald remaining milk, stirring constantly.
  • While you continue stirring the milk in the pot, add a small amount of the scalded milk to the flour paste and a small amount to the egg/sugar mixture.
  • Pour both mixtures into the pot with the scalded milk and stir well.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Add butter and vanilla, and stir well.
  • TO ASSEMBLE PIE: Pour a layer of custard filling in in the pie shell.
  • Place a layer of sliced bananas on top of the filling, then repeat with custard & bananas, and ending with a final top layer of custard.
  • Refrigerate once the custard has cooled.
  • Serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 283.8, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 8.3

BANANA CREAM PIE



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Made from our farm-fresh dairy products, this pie was a sensational creamy treat any time Mom served it. Her recipe is a real treasure, and I've never found one that tastes better! -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium, firm bananas
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt; stir in milk and mix well. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; cool slightly. , Slice bananas into crust; pour filling over top. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional sliced bananas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE



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This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor. Because it uses instant pudding, this no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes. -Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
Additional banana slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk, pudding mix and vanilla for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in 3 cups whipped topping. , Pour 1-1/3 cups of pudding mixture into pie crust. Layer with banana slices and remaining pudding mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. If desired, garnish with additional banana slices. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA CEIL'S BANANA CREAM PIE



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Categories     Dessert     Banana     Chill

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teasp. salt
2 cups whole milk
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tbls. butter
1/2 teasp. vanilla extract
1-9 inch baked pie shell
3 bananas
Whipped cream, sweetened.

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in top of double boiler. Add milk slowly, mixing thoroughly. Cook over rapidly boiling water until well thickened, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 10 minutes. Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Pour back into hot mixture and blend. Cook 1 minute longer; remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Cool thoroughly (be patient) Cover bottom of pie shell with small amount of filling. Slice bananas into pie shell. cover with remaining filling. Top with sweetened whipped cream and refrigerate. Garnish with banana slices.

GRANDMA'S BANANA COOKIES



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These cookies were voted an all-time favorite in our family. They can be made any time of the year-bring them to parties, keep them for your family, save one for yourself, save 10 for yourself, whatever you want! I promise everyone will love this delicious balance of sweet but not too sweet. Eat hot, eat cold, eat these whenever. They can be stored in the freezer or in a container.

Provided by mmich

Time 1h5m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup milk, or more as needed
2 ½ cups powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir mashed banana, sour cream, and vanilla together in another bowl.
  • Cream margarine and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in eggs. Mix in banana-sour cream mixture until incorporated. Add dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in nuts.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared cookie sheet; cookies do not expand much in the oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, checking occasionally, until bottoms are light golden brown and cookies are set but still a tad soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies to a rack to cool.
  • While the cookies are cooling, prepare frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar and reduce heat to low. Stir and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in powdered sugar until frosting is desired consistency. If frosting hardens while working, stir in a little bit of milk.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 165 mg

Tips:

  • For a creamier pie, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have vanilla wafers, you can use graham cracker crumbs.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, bake it and let it cool completely. Then, cover it and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • For a more decadent pie, top it with whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Bananas can brown quickly, so be sure to add them to the pie just before serving.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Banana Cream Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy filling, sweet bananas, and crispy crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.

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