Banana And Or Coconut Cream Pie From Scratch Recipe

Ingredients for Banana And Or Coconut Cream Pie From Scratch

How to Make Banana And Or Coconut Cream Pie From Scratch

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. If making your own pie crust, prepare according to your favorite recipe and bake according to package directions until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and melted butter.
6. Temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the eggs. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
7. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat.
8. Stir in banana extract (or coconut extract).
9. Let the filling cool slightly, then stir in sliced bananas (if using) and coconut (if using).
10. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set.
12. Before serving, top with whipped heavy cream.