Introduction
Hey there, young chefs!
Are you ready to make a yummy dessert?
Today, we’re going to learn how to make a delicious banana cream pie!
It’s sweet, creamy, and super fun to make.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
Before we start cooking, we need to gather all our ingredients.
Here’s what you will need:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (you can buy this at the store)
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Step 2: Prepare the Pie Crust
First, we need to prepare the pie crust.
If you bought a pre-made pie crust, that’s great!
Just take it out of the package and place it in a pie dish.
If you want to bake it, follow the instructions on the package.
Let it cool before we add the filling.
Step 3: Make the Banana Filling
Now it’s time to make the yummy banana filling!
Here’s how:
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Stir them well so they are combined.
Add the Milk
Next, slowly pour in the milk while stirring.
Make sure there are no lumps!
Cook the Mixture
Put the saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
Keep stirring until the mixture starts to thicken.
This will take about 5-7 minutes.
When it’s thick, remove it from the heat.
Add Vanilla
Now, add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
Stir it in well.
This will make your filling taste extra yummy!
Step 4: Slice the Bananas
While the filling is cooling, let’s slice the bananas.
Take your ripe bananas and peel them.
Then, slice them into thin pieces.
You will need about 2 bananas for the filling and 1 banana for decoration.
Step 5: Combine Bananas and Filling
Now it’s time to put everything together!
Add Bananas to Filling
Take the sliced bananas and gently fold them into the thickened filling.
Make sure the bananas are covered with the filling.
Pour into Pie Crust
Carefully pour the banana filling into the prepared pie crust.
Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 6: Chill the Pie
Now we need to chill the pie!
Cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil.
Put it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
This will help the filling set and make it nice and cool.
Step 7: Top with Whipped Cream
After the pie has chilled, it’s time to add the whipped cream!
Make Whipped Cream
If you have heavy cream, you can make your own whipped cream.
In a bowl, use a mixer to beat the heavy cream until it gets fluffy.
Add a little sugar for sweetness if you want!
Spread on the Pie
Once the whipped cream is ready, spread it on top of the chilled pie.
Make it look nice and fluffy!
Add Banana Slices
Finally, slice the last banana and place the pieces on top of the whipped cream.
This makes the pie look super pretty!
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy!
Your banana cream pie is ready to eat!
Slice it into pieces and serve it to your family and friends.
Everyone will love your delicious creation!
Conclusion
Congratulations, young chef!
You’ve made a yummy banana cream pie from scratch.
It’s sweet, creamy, and perfect for dessert.
Now, enjoy your delicious treat and share it with others!
