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A homemade banana cream pie with a golden flaky crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream and decorated with fresh banana slices. The pie sits on a rustic wooden surface with plates, forks, and bananas nearby, ready to be served.

Grandma’s Classic Banana Cream Pie

Nesting Lane Indulge
Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie is a classic dessert recipe with fresh bananas, creamy custard filling, and a buttery pie crust. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Pie Plate
Large Saucepan
Medium Saucepan
Mixing Spoons
Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a 9 inch baked pie crust. Set aside for later.
  • In a large saucepan, heat milk until just before boiling.
  • In another saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
  • Slowly stir the hot milk into the sugar mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Cover and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks slightly.
  • Stir a little of the hot mixture into the yolks.
  • Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan and stir well.
  • Cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Let filling cool until lukewarm.
  • Slice bananas and place in the pie shell.
  • Pour the warm filling over the bananas
  • Cool completely before serving. Add whipped cream or meringue if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 345.9kcalCarbohydrates: 47.8gProtein: 6.2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 257.8mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 28.9g
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