Banana Cream Pie Made With Sweetened Condensed Milk
Introduction
Banana cream pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by many for generations. It is a perfect combination of creamy custard, fresh bananas, and a flaky crust. One of the key ingredients that make this pie so delicious is sweetened condensed milk. In this article, we will explore how to make banana cream pie using sweetened condensed milk.Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 6 tablespoons of melted butter
For the filling:
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure it is evenly distributed and compacted.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Set aside to cool.
For the filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, milk, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate the custard for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely chilled.
Assembling the pie:
- Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds.
- Arrange the banana slices on the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
- Pour the chilled custard over the bananas, making sure it is evenly distributed.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely set.
