Banana Cream Pie Bliss That’s Pure Dessert Heaven
This Banana Cream Pie Bliss is a creamy, dreamy dessert layered with fresh bananas, rich vanilla custard, and fluffy whipped topping on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a nostalgic favorite that’s both comforting and indulgent—perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 full sheets)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: Pre-made graham cracker or shortbread crust
- For the banana filling:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- For the whipped topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare the banana custard filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until it thickens and bubbles (6–8 minutes). Temper the egg yolks by whisking in some of the hot milk, then return to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Assemble the pie: Place sliced bananas on the cooled crust. Pour warm custard over bananas and smooth the top. Let cool for 15–20 minutes, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the whipped topping: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over chilled pie.
- Serve it up: Garnish with extra banana slices, graham crumbs, or caramel drizzle if desired. Serve cold.
Notes
- For easier slicing, chill the pie overnight.
- Use bananas that are ripe but not mushy—firm and sweet is perfect.
- Swap the graham crust for vanilla wafers or shortbread for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg