Banana Cream Pie With Nutter Butter Crust
Who doesn't love a good pie? While there are endless options of pie recipes out there, banana cream pie remains a classic favorite. And what could be better than adding a little twist to this classic recipe by using Nutter Butter cookies for the crust? Below, we share a detailed recipe for making the ultimate Banana Cream Pie With Nutter Butter Crust.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 package of Nutter Butter cookies
- 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 4 cups of whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Make the crust
Place the Nutter Butter cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs. Then, transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix with the melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Let the crust cool.
3. Make the filling
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add in the milk while whisking constantly. Then, whisk in the egg yolks. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
4. Assemble the pie
Spread the sliced bananas over the cooled crust. Then, pour the filling over the bananas. Smooth out the filling with a spatula and let the pie cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours before serving.
Final Thoughts
There you have it - Banana Cream Pie With Nutter Butter Crust! This recipe is a delicious twist on a classic dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. The Nutter Butter crust adds a crunchy, nutty element that perfectly complements the smooth and creamy banana filling. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!