MINI BANANA CREAM PIES

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Mini pies are all the rage, and this cool and luscious banana cream pie is no exception. Whether it's just the two of you or a party of five, savor this classic dessert without the fear of wasteful leftovers. -Carol Maertz, Spruce Grove, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 mini pies.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
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
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 large firm bananas

Steps:

  • Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of five 5-in. pie plates. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the 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. Stir in vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Slice bananas into crusts; spoon custard over top. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

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Marcus Burrows
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These pies are so good! I love the creamy filling and the flaky crust.


Zayan Ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pies are delicious and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Maxx Clark
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I made these pies for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


atmosphere
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These pies are the perfect size for a single serving. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Atlegang Raps
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good mini banana cream pie recipe for a long time.


Tati Mamun
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I love that this recipe uses ripe bananas. It's a great way to use up fruit that would otherwise go to waste.


Rehan Anwar
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These pies are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Meran Halkawt
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I've never made mini pies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


pixonic molina
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These pies were a great success! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.


gul mir
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I'm not a big fan of banana cream pie, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! The pies were delicious and I loved the mini size.


Softbbycharlie
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These pies are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit.


Syeda Jawaria
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I've made these pies twice now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use up ripe bananas in this recipe.


Divine Basera
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These mini pies are so cute and delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again!