White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie with Caramel
A delightful dessert combining creamy white chocolate, fresh bananas, and a luscious caramel swirl, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- medium bowl
- small saucepan
- medium saucepan
- Spatula
- whisk
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs Provides a crunchy base.
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Melted, binds the crust together.
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness to the crust.
For the Filling
- 1 cup Heavy cream For a rich and creamy filling.
- 8 oz White chocolate Chopped, for the creamy filling.
- 2 large Ripe bananas Sliced, for flavor and texture.
- 1 cup Milk For the pudding base.
- 3 large Egg yolks Adds richness to the filling.
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness in the filling.
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Caramel Swirl
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped white chocolate, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the melted white chocolate until fully incorporated. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then gently fold in the sliced bananas.
- Pour the banana cream filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the filling and use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl it in.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or additional caramel.
Notes
This pie is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavors!