CONTEST-WINNING BANANA CREAM PIE

Contest-Winning Banana Cream Pie image

I fix this creamy dessert whenever I need a no-fuss treat. Friends are surprised to hear that it's made in the microwave because the soft banana filling and thick buttery crust taste like I slaved over the stove for hours. -Anne Schroeder, Yarrow, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2-1/4 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional

Steps:

Place butter in a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Heat, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in crumbs and sugar until combined., Press onto the bottom and up the sides of plate. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until crust is firm and holds together. Cool completely., For filling, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks. Gradually return to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cook 30-60 seconds longer or until bubbly, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir in the butter, vanilla and salt until butter is melted. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times., Arrange bananas in crust. Top with filling. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping and additional bananas if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.