BANANA CREAM PIE WITH PECAN VANILLA CRUST
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat oven to 375. In a food processor, pulse nuts, nilla wafers and sugar until the consistensy of fine breadcrumbs. Pour into a bowl and add melted butter. Stir to combine. Press mixture into a 9" pie plate pressing firmly on the bottom and make sure to come up the sides. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove and let cool. For the custard: Combine the milk and vanilla bean in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside to infuse for 10 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the cornstarch and whisk vigorously until no lumps remain. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture until incorporated. Whisk in the remaining hot milk mixture, reserving the empty saucepan. Pour the mixture through a strainer back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and slowly boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Pour into the cooled crust and chill in the frisge. Cover with plastic wrap so it does not form a skin. When ready to serve, Chill a metal bowl in the freezer and make sure your cream is very cold. Add the sugar (to taste) the rum and the vanilla. Beat to stiff peaks and lather on top of your pie.
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Aminatou Jallow
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.
Dizzy Lizzy
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of the pecan-vanilla crust. It's the perfect complement to the creamy banana filling.
Nepal Arbaj
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Ash Keo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of banana cream pie, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth.
Precious Ernest
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Asim Shafiq
[email protected]This is the best banana cream pie I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth.
Md Sanaul Islam
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pecan-vanilla crust.
A Malone
[email protected]I was looking for a new banana cream pie recipe and this one didn't disappoint. The crust was delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
Minhaj Gaming
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
Angola Angola
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love the addition of pecans and vanilla.
David Ferrari
[email protected]This banana cream pie was divine! The pecan-vanilla crust was a perfect complement to the creamy banana filling. It was easy to make and a huge hit with my family.