Justin and I have been together for just under six years and this is the very first time I’ve ever attempted to make his favourite dessert: banana cream pie. While I’m generally pretty confident in the kitchen, the idea of making my own custard filling always seemed intimidating. It turns out, it’s actually quite easy provided you follow the steps closely. The use of a real vanilla bean* in the custard and mashed bananas in the graham cracker base elevate the recipe to the next level. Justin even uttered the words “this is the best thing you’ve ever made”. It’s possible he’s biased considering it was made solely for him, but I nodded my head in agreement. It’s true. I may even reassess my commitment to any and all things chocolate (I can’t believe I just said that).
*I buy my vanilla beans online here. They’re shockingly less expensive than any place I’ve found in Toronto
Looks delicious – yum! :-)
OMGoodness–that looks delicious–I must meet this man that is your heart Sweetie–have a wonderful weekend with your momma!!
I cannot believe you’ve never met him! We need to change this immediately. I know you’d love him
Yummmmm. This looks so amazing. I have a secret weakness for cream pies like this. My faaave is chocolate. One of the cafeterias at my university used to make the BEST chocolate cream pie. It singlehandedly caused me to gain like 10 lbs freshman year.
haha I believe it! I will definitely have to attempt a chocolate one next
Oh Yum! You did it again Jacquelyn! Banana cream pie + a cup of coffee equals one of my favorite things. :) This is why we are friends. xo
I love that our friendship began (and flourishes) through food!
That looks great! I have never had banana cream pie but I think it’s time I took the plunge! Can’t wait to check out the recipe. Yum!
You should! It was honestly ridiculously easy – but tasted like it was a lot of work
That looks great – aren’t you good? :D
haha thank you!
No you didn’t just say that! Nothing beats chocolate…although I must admit this looks rather tasty!! Lucky Justin!!
I’m sorry – it was REALLY good
I don’t think anything could ever truly replace chocolate though
looks so good!! i’m usually not a fan of desserts with banana, but i had one also on valentine’s day and now i can’t stop thinking about banana desserts! this looks delicious! :)
Yum yum yum!! That looks and sounds amazing. I’m sure you made your BF fall more in love with you then he already was. If that’s possible. ; ) I’ve been loving vanilla based desserts lately and custard has been a fav of mine since I was a child. I must try this recipe soon. Thanks!
Looks amazing! Pies are one thing I absolutely avoid making! I can never get the crust to work.
Emma, pie crust scares me too! This one has a graham cracker base though which is VERY easy to do.
I am thinking of tackling real pie crust one of these days
I love love love banoffee – my favourite ever is a caramel-heavy version from a little restaurant near our beach house, piled with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Andrea x
ohmigosh that sounds amazing
Mmmmm! Banana cream pie is one of my favorites!
That looks wonderful! I made banana cream pie once, and NO ONE liked it. Because it was GROSS. Maybe I needed a better recipe.
Anna
Oh my, this looks amazing!!!
XO,
Catherine
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