Ingredients for Fantastic Banana Cream Pie Or Pudding Using 3 4 Ripe Bananas
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar (for filling) + 1 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tbsp soft margarine (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling) + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3-4 ripe bananas
- 1 baked 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- Cinnamon (for topping, optional)
- Nutmeg (for topping, optional)
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How to Make Fantastic Banana Cream Pie Or Pudding Using 3 4 Ripe Bananas
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the mashed bananas, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. This tempers the bananas and prevents curdling.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- Once chilled, gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Pour the filling into your prepared pie crusts (store-bought or homemade).
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional).
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
176g
Fat
17g
Carbs
20g
