MINI BANANA CREAM PIES

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Mini pies are all the rage, and this cool and luscious banana cream pie is no exception. Whether it's just the two of you or a party of five, savor this classic dessert without the fear of wasteful leftovers. -Carol Maertz, Spruce Grove, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 mini pies.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup water
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 large firm bananas

Steps:

  • Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of five 5-in. pie plates. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Slice bananas into crusts; spoon custard over top. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

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Rizwan Azhar
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I had a hard time finding the right size muffin tins for this recipe. I ended up using a regular muffin tin and the pies were a bit too big.


Paul
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These pies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone who loves sweet desserts.


Folajaiye Ibrahim
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I'm not a big fan of banana cream pie, but I really enjoyed these mini pies. They were the perfect size and the crust was amazing.


Nafeha Sabr
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These pies are so cute and delicious. I love the combination of the creamy filling and the flaky crust.


Sumira Kharel
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I made these pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Adilcdo dil
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pies turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Lilly Williams
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas.


Mike Foley
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These pies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it. The end result was amazing! The crust was perfectly golden and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Nuru Khan
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I made these pies for my family and they were a big hit. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Donatas Radomskis
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OMG! These mini pies were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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