Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the meringue:
- 6 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine bananas, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is simmering.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture until blended.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in banana mixture. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the chilled pie, sealing the edges.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of pie):
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g (12g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 55g (30g sugar)
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and sweet banana filling
- Flaky graham cracker crust
- Crisp and light meringue topping
- Perfect for special occasions or as a dessert for a crowd
User Comments:
- "This pie is absolutely divine! The banana filling is so smooth and rich, and the meringue is the perfect finishing touch."
- "I love that the recipe uses a pre-made crust, which saves time and effort."
- "This pie is a crowd-pleaser! It's always a hit at parties."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a pre-made graham cracker crust, you can make your own by mixing 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter.
- Let the pie cool completely before topping with meringue to prevent the meringue from deflating.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Enjoy the pie chilled for the best taste.
