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Liz's avatar
Liz
Moderator
5 years ago

Banana Cream Pie Day!

 

Today is the day to appreciate that blissful combination of custard, cream, and banana. Oh YES. I rarely see this at the supermarket, so I keep forgetting it exists... Maybe this is actually my favorite pie ever??? It's up against chocolate pecan pie at this point... hmm. I think I love custard more than chocolate, so I'm crowning banana cream pie as my favorite. :smileyvery-happy:

 

Now... where can I buy it? Have you seen it out in the wild at your local grocery stores? Or do you have a sweet little neighborhood bakery that makes a great banana cream pie or has a cool spin on it? Please share!

 

 Here are a few interesting recipes on this beloved pie: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/4-reasons-you-should-celebrate-national-banana-cream-pie-day

 

-Liz

 

 

 

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  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    5 years ago

    You know, now that you mention it, I never see banana cream pie in stores. That's criminal. 

     

    This is one of the best pies ever.  I also like pecan pie and mince pie. 

  • Liz's avatar
    Liz
    Moderator
    5 years ago

    I don't really bake so I wonder if banana cream pies are trickier to make than the usual apple and pumpkin pies I always see in the grocery store bakeries. Just custard, whipped cream, and bananas in a crust.

     

    Speaking of crust I was just made aware of THIS:

     

     

    Perfect for banana cream pies!

     

    -Liz

     

    • maratsade's avatar
      maratsade
      Distinguished Professor IV
      5 years ago

      Wife says it's because banana turns brown very quickly.

       

      Awesome crust! 

       

      Liz wrote:

      I don't really bake so I wonder if banana cream pies are trickier to make than the usual apple and pumpkin pies I always see in the grocery store bakeries. Just custard, whipped cream, and bananas in a crust.

       

      Speaking of crust I was just made aware of THIS:

       

       

      Perfect for banana cream pies!

       

      -Liz

       

       

      • GabeU's avatar
        GabeU
        Distinguished Professor IV
        5 years ago
        maratsade wrote:

        Wife says it's because banana turns brown very quickly. 

        They're perfectly aging themselves for banana bread!  :)  

  • Hardy's avatar
    Hardy
    Moderator
    5 years ago

    OOOOO!!! My Great-grandma made the best homemade banana cream pie!!! ~RIP GG~

  • GabeU's avatar
    GabeU
    Distinguished Professor IV
    5 years ago

    I LOVE banana cream pie.  Now I'm hungry.  :p 

  • Liz's avatar
    Liz
    Moderator
    5 years ago

    OHhhhhhhhhh that makes sense. How about they leave out the banana and bundle it with the pie; cut the banana and top it yourself. XD

     

    -Liz

    • maratsade's avatar
      maratsade
      Distinguished Professor IV
      5 years ago

      I'd be fine with that. 

       

      Liz wrote:

      OHhhhhhhhhh that makes sense. How about they leave out the banana and bundle it with the pie; cut the banana and top it yourself. XD

       

      -Liz

       

      • Reggie's avatar
        Reggie
        Teaching Assistant
        5 years ago

        @Liz wrote:

        OHhhhhhhhhh that makes sense. How about they leave out the banana and bundle it with the pie; cut the banana and top it yourself. XD

         

        Another suggestion, maybe they could just freeze it. Then maybe the bananas won't turn brown.