Indulge in a delectable journey through the world of creamy pies and puddings with this comprehensive recipe guide. Discover the timeless classic, Vanilla Cream Pie, with its velvety smooth filling nestled in a flaky crust. For a taste of tropical paradise, embark on the Chocolate Coconut Banana Cream Pudding adventure, a luscious blend of rich chocolate, creamy coconut, and sweet banana flavors. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the irresistible No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie, a decadent treat that requires no oven time. And for a delightful twist, explore the unique flavors of the Pistachio Pudding Pie, featuring a vibrant green filling and a graham cracker crust. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a perfect outcome every time. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these extraordinary pie and pudding creations.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY VANILLA PUDDING
This creamy vanilla pudding turns out perfect every time! It's quick and easy to make, and the result is an old-fashioned pudding that's great for an after-school snack or to use as a base for many delicious desserts. -Jeanne Bullard, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and do not stir; heat over medium-high. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken. Return to the heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into individual dishes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BANANA CREAM PIE LUSH
This lush is bananas! Sugar cookie crust gets topped with a sweet vanilla creamy layer, sliced bananas, pudding and whipped topping for an irresistible take on banana cream pie.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Set aside 4 cookies for garnish.
- In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust. Place 2 1/2 cups banana slices in single layer over cream cheese mixture.
- In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Drop by spoonfuls over banana layer; spread evenly over top. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, crush remaining 4 cookies. Sprinkle pie with crushed cookies, and top with 1 cup banana slices. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g
VANILLA CREAM PIE
I love this recipe because you have all different cream pie recipes in one and it's delicious! Add a cup of milk and you have pudding!
Provided by Nancy Sneed
Categories Pie
Time 35m
Yield 1 pie, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- in saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt; gradually stir in milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture boils and thickens.
- Cook 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir small amount hot mixture into yolks.
- Return to hot mixture; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter and vanilla; cool to room temperature.
- Pour into baked pie shell----> Meringue: Beat 3 egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla.
- Gradually add 6 Tbsp sugar till soft peaks form, spread atop pie.
- Bake in moderate oven 350°F 12 to 15 minutes.
- Variations of Vanilla Cream Pie-------------.
- Banana or Coconut or Butterscotch or Chocolate or Pineapple.
- Follow directions for vanilla cream pie substituting the following: for butterscotch pie substitute 1 cup brown sugar and use 3 Tbsp butter.
- For chocolate increase sugar to 1 cup and use approximately 4 tbsp cocoa.
- For banana layer three sliced bananas on crust and pour pie filling over.
- For pineapple, drain 1 8 oz can of crushed pineapple and stir into cream filling.
- You may also make this into a pudding by using 3 cups of milk instead of 2.
VANILLA CREAM PIE/CHOCOLATE/COCONUT/BANANA CREAM PUDDING
This recipe came from a Betty Crocker Cookbook, 1972. I have since lost that book, however, I have always made my pudding, pies including the best banana pudding you will ever taste! I have altered the recipe to cook in the microwave, and have included stove top directions also. Every time I take this to a potluck, I have to give out recipes--so I thought I would just refer them here! I use this crust Recipe #174625 Enjoy!
Provided by Big Sis
Categories Pie
Time 28m
Yield 10 Inch Pie
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cooking on stovetop.
- Bake pie shell. Stir together sugar, cornstarch (Cornstarch is 1/4 C PLUS 2 T - I was unable to enter that amount as one ingredient)and salt in saucepan. Blend milk and egg yolks; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; blend in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour into baked pie shell; press plastic wrap onto filling. Chill pie thoroughly, at least 2 hours. If desired, serve pie with sweetened whipped cream.
- Microwave.
- Bake pie shell. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in microwave glass mixing bowl. Blend milk and egg yolks; Whip with whisk well. Cook on high for 2 minutes at a time, take out and use wire whip to blend well and return to microwave for 2 more minutes. Continue this until mixture is of pudding consistency. Blend in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour into baked pie shell; press plastic wrap onto filling. Chill pie thoroughly, at least 2 hours. If desired, serve pie with sweetened whipped cream.
- Variations:.
- Chocolate Cream Pie:.
- Follow recipe for 9-inch pie except-increase sugar to 1 1/2 cups and cornstarch to 1/3 cup. Omit butter and stir in 2 ounces melted unsweetened chocolate with the vanilla.
- Coconut Cream Pie:.
- Decrease Vanilla to 2 teaspoons and stir in 1°C flaked coconut. Sprinkle flaked coconut over whipped cream on pie.
- Banana Pudding:.
- Make Vanilla Cream. Cool for 15-20 minutes. While cooling, line bottom of pan with vanilla wafers and top with sliced bananas.
- Cover with cooled pudding. Top with heavy cream (for every 8 oz of heavy cream add 4 t of sugar -- whip cream until stiff. Crush a few wafers and sprinkle on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 315.2, Carbohydrate 24.5, Sugar 15.3, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure your pie crust is fully cooled before filling it.
- If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the filling.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Garnish the pie with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate shavings before serving.
Conclusion:
These three recipes are all delicious and easy to make, and they're perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a classic vanilla cream pie, a rich chocolate coconut banana cream pudding, or a light and fluffy lemon pie, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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