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Mini Banana Cream Pies Recipe Easy Dessert for Parties

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These Mini Banana Cream Pies feature a buttery crust, creamy banana custard, and whipped cream topping, making them the perfect dessert for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • Mini pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2–3 bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
  • Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional garnishes: banana slices, chocolate shavings, caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Pre-bake the mini pie crusts per package instructions or bake homemade crusts at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add a ladle of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and combined. Let the custard cool slightly.
  5. Place banana slices at the bottom of each cooled pie crust. Spoon the custard over the bananas, filling the crusts to the top.
  6. Cover each pie with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the custard surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Before serving, top each pie with whipped cream and a slice of fresh banana. Garnish with chocolate shavings or caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

[‘Pre-bake crusts to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Temper eggs carefully to avoid curdling.’, ‘Chill pies thoroughly for at least two hours before serving.’, ‘Use ripe bananas with some brown spots for optimal sweetness.’, ‘Chill mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream for fluffier results.’]

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