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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tasty Tuesdays: Banana Cream Pie for Dad

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Welcome to Tasty Tuesdays!
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I am back from vacation and instead of enjoying beautiful Lake Michigan views like the photo below, I am back to work looking at piles of work on my desk.  Vacations are never long enough, are they?
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I didn't do any cooking on vacation last week, but on Father's Day I made my Dad one of his favorites: Banana Cream Pie.  I have been making this pie since I was a teenager, first from my Mom's trusty Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, and now from my own copy.
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{ I searched for a link to the recipe online but I could not find it }
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Ingredients for pie filling:
- 3 medium bananas, sliced
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2-1/2 cups half-and-half, light cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Ingredients for graham cracker crust:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1-1/4 cup crushed graham crackers (about 18)
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Ingredients for meringue:
.- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
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1.  Prepare graham cracker crust:  melt butter; stir in sugar.  Add crushed crackers; toss to mix well.  Spread evenly into 9" pie plate.  Press onto bottom and sides to form an even crust.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes or until edge is slightly brown.
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2.  Separate egg yolks from whites; set aside 3 of whites for meringue.
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3.  For filling, in a medium saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch.  Gradually stir in half-and-half.  Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat.  Cook two minutes more.  Remove from heat.  Slightly beat egg yolks with a fork.  Gradually stir in about 1 cup of the hot filling into the yolks.
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4.  Add egg mixture to the filling in saucepan.  Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat.  Cook and stir for two minutes more.  Remove from heat.  Stir in vanilla and butter.  Cover filling and set aside.
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5.  Slice bananas and arrange over bottom of pie crust.
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6.  Prepare meringue:  Egg whites should have sat out at room temperature for 30 minutes before using for meringue.  In a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar.  Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form (tips will curl).  Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed about 4 minutes more or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks (tips will stand straight up; test with a fork).
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7.  Pour filling into pie plate over bananas.
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8.  Spread meringue over filling.  Make sure to seal edges of meringue to pie plate.  Bake in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.  Chill 3 to 6 hours before serving.
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What did you cook this week?
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32 comments:

  1. Oh that banana cream pie looks delicious. I love real southern banana pudding with the meringue so I am going to give this one a try.

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  2. Hi! Totally impressive. I tink I will at least buy the graham cracker crust!
    Looks beautiful and so delicious!

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  3. Oh, my! OH, my! This looks absolutely divine!!!

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  4. Thanks for hosting. Banana cream pie is one of my favorites, but I have never made it. YOu make it look easy, thanks for sharing your recipe,
    Aimee

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  5. Alissa, that pie looks amazing.Thank you for hosting Tasty Tuesdays. I have linked up chicken tortilla Lasagna . Have a great week.

    Liz

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  6. Uh oh, another pie recipe!! I've already made the Key Lime pie twice. :) In fact, I made it for my father-in-law for Father's Day and he loved it!! This pie looks amazing as well! Sounds like you had a great time on your trip. Can't wait to see more pics!

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  7. My husband just mentioned banana cream pie! I've never made one, but I think I will now looking at yours :)

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  8. WOW! That looks so yummy! Think I'll do that one soon for my family. :) Thanks for hosting!

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  9. seriously - this looks amazing! gorgeous and delicious! :)

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  10. I don't know which looks better -- Lake Michigan in June, or that pie :) I love MI... and miss not living there. Glad you enjoyed your time at the Lake.

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  11. Yummy banana cream pie...my favorite!!!
    I'm sharing my deep fried stuffed peppers and homemade avocado ice cream!
    Have a great Tuesday!

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  12. Oh that pie looks delicious. The beach doesn't look to bad either. There is nothing like relaxing on Lake Michigan!

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  13. Banana Cream Pie is my dad's FAVORITE! This looks so so good! Might need to make it just for me! :)

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  14. I have nothing to add to the hop but I just had to tell you how yummy that pie looks! I've never made my own but I may just try it. :)

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  15. hi Alissa, your pie looks delicious. Lake Michigan looks amazing as well! Thank you for hosting!

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  16. Sorry, I duplicated a recipe. You might want to delete the second brownie.

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  17. That looks delicious.
    It's my birthday - the most ambitious thing happening in our kitchen this week is a layer cake - cherry chip w/ cherry frosting
    : )

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  18. Your pie is gorgeous! I have been thinking about a Banana Cream Pie for a while now- it is something I have not converted to gluten and dairy free yet.
    I shared my recipe for Pork With Cherry Preserves and Mustard. It is the first of a 2 part post for an incredible salad: Arugula Salad With Pork And Fresh Cherries. I will be posting the salad recipe later today.
    Thanks for hosting!

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  19. What gorgeous photos - looks like a wonderful vacation - and that pie!

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  21. No wonder it's your dad's favorite! (I need to get better at checking my comment before I push the "post comment" button!)

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  22. Wow. This looks so delish. I better be careful not to drool on my keyboard!

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  23. Wow that pie looks awesome, thanks for hosting !!!

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  24. That pie is so luscious and looks fab! Will definitely be trying it! And your vacation pic is gorgeous! Thanks for hosting!

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  25. This pie looks so good! Would you come over to my link party tomorrow and share your recipes with us at Cast Party Wednesday? http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com
    I hope to see you there!

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  26. I LOVE banana cream pie! It has to be one of my faves! Your pictures are making me drool! :p

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  27. This is one my to bake list! I made my husband BBQ ribs and baked beans while my daughter baked his favourite chocolate cake with whipped cream and strawberries!

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  28. This pie looks amazing! I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks so much for hosting such a fabulous link-up. I always get such great ideas! Have a great week.

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  29. this pie looks great, maybe i will buy bananas for my husband i will have to buy a few extras for this wonderful pie!
    henninglove.blogspot.com

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  30. mmm....looks so delectable.
    gonna try this out for my next dessert dish :)

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