Best 6 Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie Recipes

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Among the classic and beloved desserts, the old fashioned banana cream pie stands tall. This iconic pie has captivated taste buds for generations with its creamy, rich filling, nestled in a flaky, golden crust. The sweet, caramelized bananas, combined with the luscious custard filling, create a symphony of flavors that will transport you back to simpler times. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey of crafting this timeless treat promises an experience filled with nostalgia, satisfaction, and of course, an unforgettable taste that will leave you craving for more.

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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.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE



Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie image

Before Cool Whip and instant pudding, this was how a cream pie was made. If you leave out the bananas, you have vanilla cream pie. If you add 1 cup shredded coconut to milk as it's being heated, you have coconut cream pie.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 bananas

Steps:

  • Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready.
  • In a large saucepan, scald the milk.
  • In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.
  • Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.
  • Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer.
  • In a small bowl, have the 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, ready; stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; when thoroughly combined, stir yolks into hot mixture.
  • Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla.
  • Let sit until lukewarm.
  • When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas.
  • If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE PASTRY



Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie With Chocolate Pastry image

MMMmmmm. Found this recipe in my local grocer's flyer. Love the banana and chocolate combo. The crust stuck in the pan a bit when I made it, thus the suggestion to lightly spray the pan before you start. Preparation does not include chilling time of about 2 hours.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 ripe bananas (about 6 oz. each)
1 cup whipping cream
chocolate shavings (optional) or unsweetened cocoa (optional)

Steps:

  • To make chocolate pastry: In a food processor or a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt; whirl or mix to blend.
  • Add butter, whirl, or rub in with our fingers until fine crumbs form.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla; whirl or mix with a fork until blended.
  • Lightly spray 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray. Pour mixture into pan and press evenly over bottom, up sides and across rim. Pinch in decorative edge, or press with tines of fork.
  • Bake in 350°F oven just until crust is slightly darker around edges, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Let cool on a rack at least 1 hour.
  • To make filling: In a 2-quart pan, combine ¾ cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Add milk and whisk to blend.
  • Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Do not scorch.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks to blend.
  • Stir about ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into yolks, then add this mixture back it pan.
  • Return pan to medium-low heat and stir until mixture just begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Spread a thin layer of warm custard over bottom.
  • Peel bananas and slice half into pie, covering bottom evenly.
  • Pour half the warm custard evenly over bananas.
  • Repeat to layer remaining bananas and custard.
  • Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap.
  • Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • In a bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat whipping cream and remaining sugar and vanilla until mixture holds soft peaks.
  • Mound on pie and swirl to cover.
  • Top with chocolate shavings, if desired.

OLD FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE



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The "Toddle House" Restaurant chain was once one of the largest restaurant chains in the country. During the segregation era, they operated a parallel chain in the south for African-Americans called "Harlem House". As a youngster, I remember the Toddle House located about a block from our home in Rochester, NY. Their Banana Cream...

Provided by Bill Wesley

Categories     Pies

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 c sugar
1/4 c cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
3 c milk
4 large egg yolks
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 large bananas
1/2 tsp vanilla
FOR THE MERINGUE
4 large egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tarter
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
PIE CRUST FOR A 9 INCH DEEP DISH PIE PAN
1 prepared pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Pie Crust. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees (F). Prepare a pie crust for a 9 inch deep dish pie pan (I use acrylic). Flute the edges and prick the bottom with a fork. Press aluminum foil against the inside of the pie dough and weight it to stabilize the crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the aluminum and the weights. Reduce the oven to 375 degrees and return the pie crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Crust should be nicely brown.
  • 2. Custard mixture. Mix together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add, the milk and the egg yolks. Put the mixture in a medium saucepan an cook on medium to medium high, whisking the mixture constantly until large boil bubbles form. (Note: unless the custard begins to boil. the corn starch will not sufficiently thicken the mixture). Reduce heat until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and add the cut up butter and the vanilla and whisk well. Add one half of the custanrd to the prepared pie shell. Cut up the bananas and completey cover the custard. Add the remaining custard to cover the banana layer.
  • 3. The Meringue. With a hand mixer, mix the egg whites and the cream of tarter until frothy. Gradually add the sugar and the vanilla and beat at high speed until stiff. Spread evenly over the top of the pie. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes until the meringue is nicely brown. Allow the pie to cool.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 9-inch pie shell, baked
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 bananas
1 bar dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready. Grate chocolate in bottom of prepared crust. In a large saucepan, scald the milk. In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened. Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer. grate chocolate over top for garnish. In a small bowl, have the 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, ready; stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; when thoroughly combined, stir yolks into hot mixture. Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla. Let sit until lukewarm. When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas. If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.

OLD FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9-inch) pie crusts, baked
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 bananas

Steps:

  • Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready. In a large saucepan, scald the milk. In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened. Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer. In a small bowl, have the 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, ready; stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; when thoroughly combined, stir yolks into hot mixture. Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla. Let sit until lukewarm. When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas. If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.

Tips:

  • For the perfect flaky crust, use a combination of butter and shortening in the dough and keep it chilled until ready to use.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, use two knives to cut the butter and shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • When making the pudding, whisk constantly to prevent lumps. Cook the pudding until thickened and bubbly, then remove from heat immediately.
  • If you want a creamier filling, use heavy cream instead of milk in the pudding.
  • For a more intense banana flavor, use ripe or overripe bananas.
  • To easily slice the bananas without crushing them, use a sharp knife and slice them thinly.
  • When assembling the pie, layer the bananas and pudding in the crust, making sure to leave some room at the top for the whipped cream.
  • For a professional touch, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the whipped cream onto the pie.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned banana cream pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy pudding filling, flaky crust, and whipped cream topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. Feel free to experiment with different variations, such as using different types of fruit or adding nuts or chocolate chips to the pudding. No matter how you make it, banana cream pie is a delicious and satisfying treat that everyone will enjoy.

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