Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust Banana Cream Pie
If you're a fan of banana cream pie, you might want to try this delicious variation. This recipe adds a twist to the classic dessert with a crunchy vanilla wafer pie crust. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and it's easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 box of vanilla wafers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions:
Step 1 - Make the Vanilla Wafer Crust:
Mix the crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a bowl until it looks like wet sand. Press the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Take it out and let it cool.
Step 2 - Prepare the Banana Filling:
Place sliced bananas on top of the vanilla wafer crust. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk until it's smooth. Cook the mixture on medium heat while whisking constantly for 8 to 10 minutes or until it thickens. Remove from the heat.
Step 3 - Make the Custard:
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks lightly. Pour about a cup of the hot milk mixture slowly into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook the custard until it's thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4 - Assemble the Pie:
Pour the custard on top of the bananas in the pie crust. Cover it with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 5 - Make the Whipped Cream:
In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until it's stiff. Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie. Serve cold with extra whipped cream on top, if desired.
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