Banana Pie
4 servings
60 minutes
Banana pie is a cozy treat from American cuisine that fills the home with the aroma of ripe fruits and vanilla. Its history is linked to housewives striving to use overripe bananas, turning them into tender pastries. The pie's flavor is a harmony of sweetness and softness, where banana pulp adds moisture and richness to the dough, while vanilla sugar and butter add refined depth. A light caramel note unfolds in every slice, and powdered sugar completes the composition with airy sweetness. This pie pairs perfectly with a cup of strong coffee or hot tea, making any morning or evening especially cozy. It can be served as a standalone dessert or complemented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the tenderness and creaminess of the flavor.
1
Mash the bananas thoroughly.
- Bananas: 2 pieces
2
Mix softened butter and sugar with a mixer.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
3
Add banana pulp. Mix.
- Bananas: 2 pieces
4
Add milk, a pinch of salt, and vanilla sugar. Whisk thoroughly.
- Milk: 150 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
5
Add the eggs and mix again with the mixer on low speed.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
6
Gradually add the flour mixed with baking powder. Mix well.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 teaspoons
7
Grease the mold with oil (you can place parchment paper). Then pour in the dough. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and send the pie in for 40 minutes.
- Butter: 100 g
8
Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
- Icing sugar: to taste
