Ingredients for Reduced Fat Banana Cream Pie Cooking Light
- Gingersnap Crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for crust) + 1/2 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- Margarine
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1% Low Fat Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Banana Extract
- Additional banana slices for garnish
- Cool Whip Lite
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How to Make Reduced Fat Banana Cream Pie Cooking Light
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add 1 tablespoon egg white and 1 tablespoon melted margarine.
- Toss with a fork until evenly moistened.
- Press mixture into the bottom and 3/4 up the sides of a 10-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 17 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 large eggs.
- Set aside.
- In a medium heavy saucepan, heat 2 cups milk over medium-high heat to 180°F (82°C) or until tiny bubbles form around the edges.
- Remove from heat.
- Gradually whisk the hot milk into the sugar mixture, stirring constantly.
- Return the milk mixture to the saucepan.
- Add 1 tablespoon margarine and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly until a thick custard consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon banana flavoring.
- Pour the custard into a large bowl set in an ice bath. Stir occasionally until cooled to room temperature (about 25 minutes).
- Remove from ice bath.
- Gently fold in 2 ripe bananas, sliced.
- Pour the banana mixture into the prepared crust.
- Spread 1 cup whipped topping evenly over the filling.
- Cover loosely and chill for at least 4 hours (or preferably overnight).
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
122g
Fat
14g
Carbs
18g
