Monday, April 6, 2009

TWD: Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie. Dorie's Banana Cream Pie. A-MAZ-ING!!!! I am seriously in love with this week's Tuesday's with Dorie recipe.

To be perfectly honest, I can't recall if I've ever had banana cream pie before. I'm sure I have, but I just don't remember. But this pie... HEAVEN!


Let's start with Dorie's delicious pie crust. Add on top of that a decadent pastry cream made with brown sugar and a hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg. I was eating this cream with a spoon. Plop down some sliced bananas, repeat the layers, and top it off with tangy whipped cream. To. Die. For.


Luckily for my waist, I cut the recipe in half and made 3 mini pies using shallow ramekins. Myself and one friend were the only two who were going to eat the pie and, given it's shelf life, minis seemed to be the way to go.


Thank you oh so much to Amy of Sing for your Supper for choosing this pie which will be made again and again in my house. Check out her blog for the recipe and the blogroll for some delicious looking pie!

27 comments:

  1. Drool! This look sooo good! I havent had banana cream pie in FOREVER!

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  2. This sounds so good and different from a traditional Banana Cream pie! I love the cinnamon and brown sugar in this!

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  3. I thought it was really good, but we had mixed reviews at our house.

    The minis were definitely the way to go!

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  4. Those minis are just adorable! Glad they were enjoyed.

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  5. Your minis are way too cute! This looks just delicious and perfect!

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  6. These were soooo good. Mark and I ate our yesterday and they were great. Thanks for making them for us. You are the best!!!!!

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  7. Banana cream pie just SCREAMS spring for some reason.

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  8. That looks lovely my dear.. and you're sure doing a great job of enticing me into trying out the recipe!

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  9. I made mini trifles (halved the recipe here also). Grumpy took his in his lunch box today. I haven't eaten mine yet, but plan to have it at lunch time. I can't wait to try it!

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  10. Great looking pie. Im glad you liked it. I thought it was yummy! Your whipped topping looks tasty!

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  11. Mmmmm, those do sound insanely delicious! I love when you really like something. Your enthusiasm is contagious and makes me what to run to the kitchen to give it a try!
    ~ingrid

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  12. I am loving all the mini pies I am seeing! It looks delicious!

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  13. For portion control, minis are simply the way to go! Great job, Cristine!

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  14. Love your minis! I would have felt less guilty had I gone that route. So glad that you enjoyed this, Cristine!

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  15. Your minis look to die for!! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for baking with me this week!

    -Amy
    www.singforyoursupperblog.com

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  16. I love the minis and fresh cream topping!

    When will you ever visit me here in California?! We should have a baking date.

    XOXO

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  17. Its a great recipe isn't it? Your pies look fantastic, so glad you enjoyed them :)

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  18. Seriously, this banana cream pie is out of control! Yours looks great!

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  19. Smacking my lips. Looks fab!

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  20. Those look heavenly with the cloud of whipped cream on top. Great job.

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  21. Looks great - and what a good idea to use shallow ramekins.

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  22. I'm glad it was a success. It looks wonderful!

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  23. Those minis are adorable!

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  24. Looks delicious! I wish I had some left.

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