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Nutritional Values
360kcal
6gProtein
58gCarbs
12gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Banana Cream Pie
How to order / say it
Say it
Banana Cream Pie — [ba-na-na kree-m pie]
Order
I'd like a slice of banana cream pie, please.
Say locally
A creamy dessert featuring layers of banana slices and custard in a flaky crust.
Why try it?
Banana cream pie embodies nostalgia, often reminiscent of mid-century America and heavily featured in classic diners and dessert menus. Its rich, comforting taste is a testament to Las Vegas's embrace of American culinary traditions.
How it tastes
This pie offers a smooth, creamy custard base layered with fresh bananas and topped with luscious whipped cream. The flaky crust provides a perfect contrast to the creamy filling, making each bite a delightful harmony of textures.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Banana cream pie became widely popular in the early 1900s as a variation of cream pies, due to the increased availability of bananas in America during that time. It became a staple in diners and home kitchens alike, celebrated for its creamy texture and sweet flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 🌾 1 pie crust
- 🥛 500 ml milk
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🌾 2 tbsp cornstarch
Method
- 1 In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch; cook until thickened.
- 2 Temper the eggs with the hot mixture, return to heat until thick and glossy.
- 3 Arrange banana slices in pie crust, pour custard over, and chill.
- 4 Top with whipped cream and additional banana slices before serving.
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