Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-baked pie crust
• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

• Combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Heat on medium heat until thickened.
• Beat the egg yolks in a bowl and then slowly whisk in a small amount of the hot milk mixture so that the eggs do not scramble.
• Return the egg mixture to the saucepan, cooking it further until thick and creamy, then add vanilla extract and stir.
• Layer sliced bananas in the pre-baked pie crust and pour the pastry cream over the top. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
• Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread over the pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

This banana cream pie is a showstopper with its rich, velvety filling and perfectly balanced sweetness. It’s the ideal dessert for special occasions or just treating yourself.