Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Make the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs and egg yolks. Set aside. Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt to a medium pot. Whisk to combine, then pour in milk and whisk again to remove all clumps.
- Place over medium-high heat and cook, whisking constantly, until just starting to bubble and thicken, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly drizzling about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the eggs while whisking vigorously. Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot while whisking.
- Return pot to medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles again. Continue cooking until thick enough that the whisk leaves clear traces, 6-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla, whisking until butter is completely melted. Transfer to a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Cool to room temperature, 2-3 hours.
- Prepare the Crust: Roll pie dough into a 13-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Transfer to 9-inch pie pan without stretching. Trim excess, leaving 1-inch overhang. Fold edges under and crimp.
- Prick bottom all over with fork. Refrigerate 1 hour or freeze 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line chilled crust with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake 15-25 minutes until edges are golden and bottom appears dry.
- Meanwhile, whisk together egg and heavy cream for egg wash. Remove weights and foil, brush crust with egg wash. Bake another 10-12 minutes until golden all over. Cool completely.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread 1 cup cooled pudding in bottom of pie shell. Slice 2 bananas into 1/2-inch pieces and layer over pudding.
- Spoon remaining pudding over bananas and smooth top. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
- Add Topping: When ready to serve, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks. Spread over pie. Garnish with remaining sliced bananas if desired.
Notes
Storage Tips: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Don't add banana garnish until ready to serve to prevent browning.
Pro Tip: Cook the pudding longer than expected until it holds whisk marks clearly - this ensures proper setting for clean slices.
Make Ahead: Pudding can be made up to 2 days in advance. Pie can be assembled (without whipped cream) up to 1 day ahead.
