Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (9") pie crust* (baked)
  • 2-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 bananas (very ripe)
  • whipped cream (optional)

Instruction

  • Measure the ingredients and prepare the pie crust, if making from scratch. I included our favorite vanilla wafer crust recipe in the notes below. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare, so make sure you plan that into your bake time.
  • Combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook over low/medium heat until thickened making sure to whisk regularly to avoid burning. 
  • Lightly whip the egg yolks in a small bowl. Stir a small amount of the heated milk mixture in with the yolks and whisk until combined.
  • Slowly stir the yolks into the pan with the remaining pudding mixture and cook for two additional minutes; making sure to stir the entire time.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.
  • While the pudding is cooling, slice the bananas and place into the pie plan on top of the prepared pie crust.
  • Pour lukewarm pudding over the bananas.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and enjoy.