Dulce De Leche Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• STEP 2.In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
• STEP 3.Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
• STEP 4.Spread a layer of dulce de leche evenly over the cooled crust.
• STEP 5.Slice the bananas and arrange them in a single layer over the dulce de leche.
• STEP 6.In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
• STEP 7.Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the egg yolks. Return the saucepan to the heat and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• STEP 8.Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool for 10 minutes.
• STEP 9.Pour the custard over the bananas in the pie dish, spreading it evenly.
• STEP 10.Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• STEP 11.Before serving, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
• STEP 12.Drizzle additional dulce de leche over the whipped cream.
• STEP 13.Slice and serve the Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie chilled.
• STEP 14.Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the crust is completely cooled before adding the dulce de leche and bananas.
• To prevent the custard from forming a skin, place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard while it cools.
• For a more intense banana flavor, you can brush the sliced bananas with lemon juice before arranging them on the pie.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
• Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
• Garnish with additional sliced bananas and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs before serving, if desired.