Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of the World’s Best Banana Cream Pie, a dessert that combines a luscious custard filling with a unique peanut butter cookie crust. This homemade treat is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual family dinners. With its rich banana flavor and fluffy whipped cream topping, this pie offers an unforgettable taste experience without relying on boxed mixes. Get ready to impress your guests with a dessert that’s not only delicious but also made from scratch, ensuring freshness and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 20–25 Nutter Butter cookies (for the crust)
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, pulse Nutter Butters in a food processor until finely crushed. Mix with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in heated milk until thickened over medium heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pour over banana slices arranged in the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread on top of chilled filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg