Bourbon Banana Pie

Bourbon Banana Pie

Bourbon Banana Pie 

This Bourbon Banana Pie is rich, silky, and grown-up in the best way. Think classic banana cream pie with a deep bourbon kick, brown butter warmth, and a light whipped topping that keeps it balanced. Built in a graham cracker crust, this is a no-fuss, make-ahead dessert that absolutely steals the show.

Makes: 1 graham cracker crust pie

Ingredients

Bourbon Banana Pastry Cream

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup butter

Whipped Topping & Assembly

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (237 ml)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 prepared graham cracker crust

Instructions

Make the Bourbon Pastry Cream

  1. Brown the Butter
    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns light brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Heat the Milk
    In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until steaming. Stir to fully dissolve the sugar.
  3. Temper the Eggs
    In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  4. Thicken the Custard
    Pour everything back into the saucepan and return to medium heat. Whisk continuously until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Finish the Cream
    Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract, bourbon, and browned butter. Strain the pastry cream through a fine mesh strainer and chill completely in the fridge.

Assemble the Pie

  1. Whip the Cream
    Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Slowly add the sugar and bourbon, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  2. Layer It Up
    Spread a thin layer of pastry cream on the bottom of the graham crust. Add a layer of sliced bananas, then cover with the remaining pastry cream.
  3. Top & Chill
    Finish with whipped cream and additional banana slices. Chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor and texture.

Pro Tips

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning
  • Chill overnight for clean slices and deeper bourbon flavor
  • A drizzle of caramel or shaved dark chocolate takes this over the top
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