Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Special equipment needed:
- Pie dish
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Bake the pie crust according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
3. In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
5. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the egg yolks.
7. Return the saucepan to the heat and cook for 2 more minutes, whisking constantly.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
9. Fold in the sliced bananas.
10. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
11. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
12. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
13. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
14. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- 8 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 460
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Protein: 6g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.
- Whole milk can be substituted with almond milk or coconut milk.
- Unsalted butter can be substituted with margarine or coconut oil.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with whipped coconut cream.
Variations:
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries or raspberries on top of the banana cream filling.
- Use chocolate graham cracker crust instead of regular pie crust.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the banana cream filling before adding the whipped cream.
Tips and tricks:
- To prevent the pie crust from getting soggy, brush it with a thin layer of melted chocolate before adding the banana cream filling.
- Make sure to chill the pie for at least 2 hours before adding the whipped cream.
- Use a piping bag to pipe the whipped cream onto the pie for a more decorative look.
Storage instructions:
- Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- The pie is best served cold and does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pie on a decorative pie dish.
- Garnish the pie with fresh banana slices and whipped cream.
Garnishes:
- Fresh banana slices
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Pairings:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Vanilla ice cream
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the filling is too thin, cook it for a few more minutes until it thickens.
- If the whipped cream is too runny, chill the mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping the cream.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized eggs to avoid the risk of salmonella.
Food history:
- Flapper pie is a Canadian dessert that originated in the 1920s. It was popular during the era of flappers, hence the name.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet
- Creamy
- Banana flavor
- Buttery crust
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pie chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Banana, Rich, Banana-Flavored