Best Banana Cream Dream Pie (with homemade custard). This recipe is light, creamy, and dreamy this is the best banana cream pie recipe!
The custard is made from scratch on the stove top and is surprisingly easy to prepare and worth every minute.
Once you try this scrumptious banana cream pie you won't go back to any others!
More pie recipes: Best Bursting Blueberry Pie Flaky Crust, Best Fresh Roasted Pumpkin Pie, Best Brown Butter Apple Pie, Classic Rhubarb Pie Recipe (Perfect Crust),and Best Blueberry Mini Pies.
Ingredients
Prepare ONE recipe of either crust. Follow the blind bake instructions in the recipe.
Custard Filling
- 6 tablespoons sugar (divided, 3 tablespoons each)
- 6 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 egg yolks beaten (save egg whites in a clean bowl)
- 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream (whipped and sweetened as desired) for topping
The BEST Banana Cream Pie
This banana cream pie will leave you dreaming for days of its’ goodness! It’s silk smooth and light while reaming dense and custardy.
There is a secret step with the eggs that creates this dreamy consistency.
This is a tried and true recipe passed down from Jordan’s grandmother Rhea. Trust me, this pie is called dreamy for a reason!
Banana Cream Pie is an old-fashioned pie. A tender and flaky pie crust is filled with layers of bananas and a rich creamy custard.
It’s all topped off with mounds of freshly whipped cream. When it comes to dessert, you can’t go wrong by serving this luscious homemade pie.
Secret to the best custard filling
There is a secret to the creamy custard that sets it apart from any other.
The egg whites are whipped until stiff peaks and then added to the hot milk and egg custard mixture.
This added step makes the custard fluffy soft and light like nothing you've ever tasted! Try it and see, it's truly irresistible
Pie Crust Recipe for Banana Cream Pie
I have two tried and true crust recipes to choose from. One is vegan and the other is the opposite, with loads of butter!
Read each post to find out which one you prefer and match that with this banana cream pie!
You can't go wrong with either so pick your favorite, or try both, and see for yourself.
Grandma Rhea's Crisco Crust (vegan)
Next level silky soft and delicious custard pie! Once you try this recipe it will be hard to go back to any other.
Made with Amore, Elena
From my cucina to your table. Mangia! Mangia! (Eat!)
Banana Pie Dreams. This silky smooth custard sets this pie apart from anything your ever tasted!
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Banana Cream-Dream Pie
The BEST Banana Cream Pie. This banana cream pie will leave you dreaming for days of its’ goodness! It’s silk smooth and light while reaming dense and custardy. There is a secret step with the eggs that creates this dreamy consistency. This is a tried and true recipe passed down from Jordan’s grandmother Rhea. Trust me, this pie is called dreamy for a reason!
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
Prepare ONE recipe of either crust. Follow the blind bake instructions in the recipe.
Custard Filling
- 6 tablespoons sugar (divided, 3 tablespoons each)
- 6 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 egg yolks beaten (save egg whites in a clean bowl)
- 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream (whipped and sweetened as desired) for topping
Instructions
- Mix first three ingredients (3 tablespoons sugar, flour, and salt) in a bowl with a whisk.
- Add milk to a medium sauce pan and turn on medium heat.
- Immediately add the sugar flour mixture and stir until thick- about, 5-8 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks and keep stirring another few minutes.
- Last, add the butter and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Beat the egg whites and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks (but not meringue).
- Fold egg whites into hot custard mixture.
- Place sliced bananas on the bottom of prepared pie crust. Add custard on top to completely cover the bananas. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let set in fridge for at least 2 hours up to 24 days (crust won’t be as fresh after 2 days).
- Before serving add mounds of freshly whipped cream to pie and serve!
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Sweet/ Dessert
- Method: American
- Cuisine: American
Laura says
I absolutely love this pie! I was always so intimidated by making my own custard. Elena’s recipe looked so good that I faced my fears and gave it a shot. The recipe is well written out and easy to follow. My pie turned out wonderful on the first try!
★★★★★
Jordan says
The first time my wife made this pie I was told I had to share. I did not share. This pie tastes so good I was ready to go scorched earth policy to retain as much of it for myself as I could. Now my wife just makes me my own. I recommend this pie to everyone, but I must say don’t tell me you are making it, because I will endeavor to steal it from you. Nothing personal, it is just that delicious.
★★★★★
Elena says
I am so happy you get your own pie now. You are worth it! This banana cream dream pie will make any day better!
Amber says
This is my favorite pie. It's so light, yet so flavorful. Will make again and again.
★★★★★
Karissa says
Pie game changer
★★★★★
Elena says
Karissa, isn't it the best! We love it so much in our home as well.
Karissa says
Works great with almond milk too!
★★★★★
Elena says
Great to know!
Nicole says
Does the pie crust need to be completely cooled before adding the filling?
Elena says
Yes! Best results if it is completely cooled. You can even make it a day ahead of time.
Elena says
Family favorite!
★★★★★
Sara T says
Finally got around to making this pie a couple of weeks ago and it will definitely be a keeper! The pie is to die for and so easy to make!
★★★★★
Elena says
I am happy you loved it! It is a family favorite.
Ydette says
This is the first recipe I’ve used for banana cream pie and the only one I’ll ever need! I made it about 5 times in the last month already.
The only note is don’t make my mistake and triple the recipe off the bat. I got overzealous. The recipe is best if you make one batch at a time.
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe. We’ve enjoyed it so much.
★★★★★
Elena says
You are most welcome! It is a well loved recipe!
Elena says
You may want to try the brown butter apple and fresh roasted pumpkin this fall. They are favorites too!