Ingredients
Graham Crackers (crushed to 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup, for crust)
Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup melted + 2 tbsp softened)
Milk (2 cups)
Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup, for custard)
Cornstarch (1/4 cup)
Large Egg Yolks (4)
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
Sliced Bananas (2 large ripe bananas)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter until crumbly
Press half the mixture into an oiled 9-inch pie dish
Bake crust at 350°F for 10 minutes, then chill
In a saucepan, warm 2 cups milk and 3/4 cup sugar until sugar dissolves
Whisk in cornstarch and 4 egg yolks (continuously stirring)
Cook over medium heat until thickened (15-18 minutes)
Remove from heat; stir in 2 tbsp softened butter and vanilla
Cool mixture for 30 minutes
Spread custard over cooled crust
Top with banana slices and remaining graham cracker crumbs
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours before serving
Notes
Use pre-made graham cracker crumbs if available
Chill thoroughly for best texture
Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving
Store covered in refrigerator up to 24 hours
Optionally add 1/2 cup lemon zest or nuts to crumbs
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
- Method: Baking and Cooling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 26mg