Banana Pudding Pie Recipe

Banana Pudding Pie Recipe

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A delightful blend of creamy banana pudding and a buttery pie crust, this dessert is a classic comfort food. The rich, vanilla-flavored pudding is layered with sliced bananas and topped with a golden brown meringue. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Banana Pudding Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

For the Meringue Topping:

  • 3 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

Make the Pie Crust:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until the dough comes together.
  4. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
  6. Crimp the edges and refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Make the Banana Pudding Filling:

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  2. Whisk in the egg yolks.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
  5. Stir in the instant pudding mix until smooth.
  6. Let cool slightly, then stir in the whipped cream and sliced bananas.

Assemble the Pie:

  1. Pour the banana pudding filling into the prepared pie crust.
  2. Top with the meringue topping and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
  3. Let cool completely before serving.

Make the Meringue Topping:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until the meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks.

Enjoy your delicious Banana Pudding Pie!

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