Salted Caramel Banana Cream Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Cream
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600 ml whole milk
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200 g granulated sugar, divided
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8 large egg yolks
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65 g all-purpose flour
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0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
→ Garnish
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3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
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360 ml heavy cream
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45 g powdered sugar
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120 ml salted caramel sauce
→ Pie Crust
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1 all-butter flaky pie crust, baked and cooled
# Instructions:
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Heat whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until small bubbles form around the edges. Meanwhile, combine half the sugar, flour, and salt in a small bowl to prevent clumping. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until blended, then gradually whisk in the flour mixture to form a thick paste.
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Slowly pour the scalded milk into the egg-flour mixture while whisking constantly. Once fully incorporated, return the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk vigorously for approximately 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Continue whisking and, once boiling, maintain for 10 seconds before removing from heat to prevent graininess.
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Strain the pastry cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl. Stir in vanilla bean paste, then cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly cold.
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Prepare and blind bake the all-butter flaky pie crust according to instructions. Let cool completely before filling.
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In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and whisk until combined.
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Arrange half of the banana slices over the base of the cooled pie crust. Drizzle with 2–4 tablespoons salted caramel sauce. Spread chilled pastry cream evenly over bananas. Add the remaining banana slices in an even layer.
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Spread whipped cream over the bananas and drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce. Chill until serving.
# Notes:
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Chilling the pastry cream ensures a stable filling for clean slices.
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For optimal texture, assemble shortly before serving to prevent the bananas from browning.