County Fair Banana Cream Pie

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A nostalgic, homemade classic featuring silky vanilla custard and fresh bananas in a buttery crust.
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This County Fair Banana Cream Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, evoking memories of summer weekends and family gatherings. The star of the show is the velvety smooth vanilla custard, rich and creamy without being heavy, perfectly complemented by slices of fresh, ripe banana. Encased in a flaky, buttery pastry crust and topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream, every bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. It’s the ideal make-ahead dessert for potlucks, holidays, or simply when you crave something sweet and satisfying. Simple ingredients come together to create an impressive centerpiece that feels both elegant and homey, guaranteed to disappear fast.

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County Fair Banana Cream Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 430.2

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This County Fair Banana Cream Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, evoking memories of summer weekends and family gatherings. The star of the show is the velvety smooth vanilla custard, rich and creamy without being heavy, perfectly complemented by slices of fresh, ripe banana. Encased in a flaky, buttery pastry crust and topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream, every bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs the ideal make-ahead dessert for potlucks, holidays, or simply when you crave something sweet and satisfying. Simple ingredients come together to create an impressive centerpiece that feels both elegant and homey, guaranteed to disappear fast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC). Roll out pastry dough and fit into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping edges decoratively.
  2. Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes with pie weights or dried beans, then remove weights and bake for 5 more minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, flour, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
  7. Cover the surface of the custard directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool to room temperature.
  8. Peel and slice bananas evenly. Arrange a layer of banana slices in the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
  9. Pour the cooled custard over the bananas, spreading it evenly to cover all slices.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or until the filling is firmly set.
  11. Just before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  12. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the custard. Garnish with toasted pecans or extra banana slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 430.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.6g75%
Saturated Fat 30.6g153%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 385.8mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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