Description
A Southern American dessert blending ripe bananas, rich custard layers, and a buttery graham cracker crust. The single egg yolk custard offers a silky texture without sogginess, using cornstarch (not listed but critical for preventing curdling).
Ingredients
Graham cracker crumbs 1 cup
Unsalted butter 1/3 cup, melted (use clarified butter for crispiness)
Granulated sugar 3/4 cup (brown sugar optional for molasses note)
Whole milk 1 1/2 cups
Heavy cream 1/2 cup (non-dairy alternatives may separate)
Large egg yolk 1 (avoid using the white)
Vanilla extract 1 tsp (almond extract can substitute)
Ripe bananas 3 medium (overripe for deeper sweetness)
Chopped pecans 1/4 cup (swap walnuts or toasted coconut)
Ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp (optional ground cinnamon)
Cornstarch 3 tablespoons (not listed but essential to prevent curdling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl until clumpy
Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish using a cup’s bottom for even coverage
Bake crust 10 minutes, then let cool completely on a rack
Combine milk, cream, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan
Whisk in 3 tablespoons cornstarch to create a smooth custard base
Heat custard over medium until edges bubble, 8–10 minutes, stirring constantly
Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolk until fully incorporated
Pour half the custard into the cooled crust and smooth
Place banana slices in a spiral pattern over the custard
Top with the remaining custard and finish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and chopped pecans
Notes
Use a food processor for consistent graham cracker crumbs
Avoid overbaking the crust to maintain crispness
Add a dusting of powdered sugar before serving for visual appeal
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg