Banana Cream Pie
By OcadoLife
Published on 13 February 2025
“More of a creamy pud on a crunchy base than a pie, this Banana Cream Pie is
a fuss-free take on the American classic,” says Celebrity MasterChef winner and OcadoLife regular Lisa Faulkner. “My family love it!”
Time and servings
28 minsTotal time
10Servings
20 minsPrep time
8 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 75g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for the dish
- 200g digestive biscuits, crushed, plus 1 biscuit, to decorate
- 4 (approx.) bananas, sliced, plus a few extra slices for decoration
- 500g ready-made custard
- 300ml whipping cream
- 1 heaped tsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/gas 4. Grease a 25 cm pie dish with butter; set aside.Step 2
Put the crushed biscuits in a bowl, pour over the melted butter and mix well. Tip the mixture into the dish and press it firmly into the base and up the sides. Bake for 8 mins; leave to cool completely.Step 3
Layer half the sliced bananas onto the base, then top with half the custard. Repeat with another layer of bananas followed by the remaining custard. Chill for at least 4 hrs, or overnight if helpful.Step 4
In a large bowl, whip the cream, icing sugar and vanilla bean paste to soft peaks. Spread it over the pie filling with a spatula, smoothing the surface a little, then top with the extra banana slices. Finish by crumbling over the remaining biscuit. Divide between bowls and enjoy.Step 5
Recipe Tip: Allow for chilling time.