Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Crustless Banana Cream Pie, a matchless dessert that combines the velvety smoothness of banana pudding with the ethereal lightness of whipped cream, all nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust. This culinary masterpiece is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, adorned with fresh banana slices and a sprinkling of ground nutmeg.
This recipe collection offers three variations of this classic dessert, each with its unique charm. The traditional Crustless Banana Cream Pie remains true to the original, featuring a luscious filling made from scratch with egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, milk, and the star ingredient: ripe bananas. The No-Bake Crustless Banana Cream Pie, on the other hand, is a time-saver, utilizing a pre-made graham cracker crust and a filling that sets without baking, making it a perfect choice for busy home cooks. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Crustless Banana Cream Pie takes the classic to a new level with a rich chocolate cookie crust and a filling infused with the irresistible taste of cocoa.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. The detailed instructions and helpful tips ensure that even novice bakers can create this delectable treat with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in a slice of heaven with our Crustless Banana Cream Pie.
CRUSTLESS BANANA CREAM PIE CUPS
Steps:
- A medium-sized bowl
- Four ramekins (about 1 to 1.5 cups in size).
- A small sharp knife
- A large sauce pan
- Measuring cups (for sugar and starch)
- A liquid measuring cup (for milk)
- A medium to large whisk
- A hand or stand mixer
- Separate three eggs, putting the yolks into a medium-sized bowl. Either toss or save the egg whites if you can use them (they are not needed for the recipe). Set aside.
- Take out the four ramekins. Peel two bananas and using a small sharp knife, cut them into coins that are about 1/4 inch thick. You can cut them over the ramekins, letting each the pieces fall into the ramekin. Roughly half a banana should go into each ramekin. Set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, place the sugar and corn starch. Stir with a whisk to combine.
- Gradually pour the milk into the sauce pan, stirring with the whisk to mix thoroughly as you pour.
- Place the sauce pan on a stove burner and turn to medium-high heat. Stir the milk mixture continuously with the whisk until it starts to boil, which should take between roughly 5 minutes. If you don't stir the mixture continuously it will scorch and you will wind up with brown flecks.
- Once the mixture starts boiling, keep cooking and stirring for 2 more minutes. Remove the pan from the burner.
- Pour 1 cup of milk mixture into the liquid measuring cup. Slightly beat the eggs, then slowly pour the cup of milk mixture into the eggs, stirring as you go. Once the eggs and milk mixture are combined, pour it into the large sauce pan and stir to thoroughly combine. (Don't pour the eggs straight into the pan, as the mixture will be too hot and will cook the eggs, giving you little pieces of hard egg yolk.) Remove the pan from the burner.
- Add the vanilla and butter to the sauce pan and mix together with the whisk until both are incorporated.
- Pour the milk mixture into the ramekins in even amounts. There should be enough to cover the banana pieces.
- Place pieces of plastic wrap on top of the mixture in the ramekins, making sure the plastic touches the full surface so a tough skin doesn't form on the top. Stick the ramekins into the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight. (Alternatively you can place the ramekins in the freezer for about an hour, then stick them in the fridge until they're ready to serve.)
- Before serving, pour the whipping cream into a medium size bowl and beat with a hand or stand mixer (or by hand if you're ambitious) until it stiffens.
- Take the ramekins out of the refrigerator and place a dollar of whipped cream onto the top of each one. Or spread the whipped cream into a thin layer, and using the extra optional banana, cut it into thin coins and place in a single layer on top of the whipped cream. If you want to be fancy you can also spoon the whipped cream into a pastry bag and pipe the whipped cream onto each ramekin.
- Serve with a spoon and enjoy!
IMPOSSIBLE BANANA CREAM PIE
So easy to make!
Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks
Categories Dessert
Time 1h24m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla with mixer. Add in flour and milk and continue mixing. Stir in mashed banana with spoon. Spray a 10 inch pie plate with cooking spray and pour in ingredients. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 60 to 65 minutes until brown on top.
BANANA CREAM PIE I
Banana Cream Pie is one of the yummiest things on earth and this is a great one.
Provided by Ruby Pfeffer
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Banana Pie Recipes
Time 1h42m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Add milk in gradually while stirring gently. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly. Keep stirring and cook for about 2 more minutes, and then remove from the burner.
- Stir a small quantity of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, and immediately add egg yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes; remember to keep stirring. Remove the mixture from the stove, and add butter and vanilla. Stir until the whole thing has a smooth consistency.
- Slice bananas into the cooled baked pastry shell. Top with pudding mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Chill for an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 223.8 mg, Sugar 29.6 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pie will be.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pie tough.
- Bake the pie until the center is just set. Overbaking will make the pie dry.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to firm up.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious finishing touch.
Conclusion:
This crustless banana cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, sweet banana flavor, and graham cracker crumb crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this crustless banana cream pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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