Decadent Butterscotch Banana Cream Pie
A rich and creamy butterscotch banana pie, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a flaky crust, a luscious custard filling, and a light whipped topping. Easy to make and impressive to serve.
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch pie plate
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Heavy saucepan
- Instant-read Thermometer
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 175.00 gramsVanilla Wafer Crumbs(Use about 50 wafers)
- 50.00 gramsGranulated Sugar
- 85.00 gramsMelted Butter
- 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt(or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt)
- 30.00 gramsUnsalted Pistachios(Finely chopped)
- 4.00 Large Egg Yolks
- 27.00 gramsCornstarch
- 165.00 gramsDark Brown Sugar(Packed)
- 240.00 gramsHeavy Cream
- 240.00 gramsWhole Milk
- 2.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
- 1.00 tablespoonDark Rum or Vanilla Extract
- 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt(or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, or more to taste)
- 3.00 Ripe Bananas(Medium size, sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 60.00 gramsCrème Fraîche or Sour Cream
- 240.00 gramsCold Heavy Cream
- 60.00 gramsPowdered Sugar
- 2.00 teaspoonsRum or Vanilla Extract
- 30.00 gramsUnsalted Pistachios(Finely chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Combine wafer crumbs, sugar, butter, salt, and pistachios in a bowl. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Freeze pie crust for 10 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Bake crust for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Cool completely.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch in a bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Cook until mixture reaches 240°F (116°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Carefully whisk in cream and milk. Return to medium heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Temper yolk mixture with 1/4 cup hot cream, then pour into saucepan and whisk until thickened.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Remove from heat and whisk in butter, rum, and salt.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Layer half the banana slices on the cooled crust. Pour warm pudding over bananas.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Top with remaining banana slices. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Beat crème fraîche and heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add powdered sugar and rum.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Top chilled pie with whipped cream and pistachios. Slice and serve immediately.
Estimated time: 5 minutes