Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie Recipe 375

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Prepare your pie crust and roll it out into a circle a little larger than the size of your pie pan so that you will have enough overhang for a crust. Carefully roll the crust onto your rolling pin and transfer to your pie pan, laying it in gently. Trim away any excess crust, leaving about a 1/2-inch extra around the edges to tuck under for a clean, finished looking crust. Crimp the edges of the crust with a fork and poke holes all over the bottom and sides of the crust (it's a process called docking and it lets steam escape from the crust to prevent shrinkage and bubbles) before blind-baking it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
• In a large microwave safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook in the microwave for 6 to 10 minutes, opening it every 2 minutes to give it a quick stir, until the mixture is thick and bubbly. Once it starts to bubble and get thick, cook and stir the mixture for another 2 minutes, then remove from the microwave. This can also be done on the stovetop in a large pan over medium heat, stirring constantly to make sure the pudding doesn't scorch on the bottom.
• In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Temper the eggs by slowly adding 1 cup of hot milk mixture to yolks, whisking while pouring to avoid scrambling the yolks. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the hot milk mixture and whisk to combine. Return to the microwave and cook for another 2-4 minutes, until it is bubbling again, or if using the stove method, bring to a gentle boil for two minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir in the butter until melted. Add the vanilla and stir.
• Slice 2 bananas and arrange the slices on the baked pie crust into an even layer. Pour the hot vanilla custard filling over the bananas, then allow the pie to set for 30 minutes before serving warm. Alternatively, you can chill the banana cream pie for 4 hours if you want the custard to set up more before serving. Just before serving, top the pie with additional bananas slices and freshly whipped cream.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready.
• In a large saucepan, scald the milk.
• In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.
• Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.
• Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer.
• In a small bowl, have the 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, ready; stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; when thoroughly combined, stir yolks into hot mixture.
• Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla.
• Let sit until lukewarm.
• When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas.
• If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.