If you want to know what my favorite pie is well…this is it “banana cream pie”, although lemon meringue takes a close second. We usually have pie for Thanksgiving and everyone brings their favorite. This year we decided not have our traditional Thanksgiving at home and we opted to go camping in our RV to the beach in Florida. It was just our little family plus our exchange student Michelle at the beach enjoying the sun and the sand. We had a few cool days but mostly it was beautiful and pleasant weather during the day.
Although we didn’t have a traditional Thanksgiving celebration I still made this lovely banana cream pie while at the beach and we devoured it. One of the best things about this pie is, you make the cream filling in the microwave. Yes, you read it right m-i-c-r-o-w-a-v-e! My good blogger friend Paula over at Salad in Jar posted this recipe a while back and every since I tried it I make pie more often. I’m not sure if that is a good thing or not. I know my family loves this recipe because I’ve made it several times and each time they are giving me the awe, ohh! If you need a wonderful pie recipe that is fool proof then you really need to make Paula’s recipe. I promise, you will not be disappointed and she gives directions for the chocolate variation too… so go and check out her recipe and give it a try.
Banana Cream Pie
2 1/4 cups milk any type meaning skim, 1%, 2% etc.
4 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
8 or 9-inch baked pie crust my favorite crust is found here.
Directions:
Please go to Salad in a Jar site for the complete instructions.
I love your beach pictures!!! I’ll be that it is a Thanksgiving that you will always remember, those are special.
My daughter adores banana, and anything sweet. I’m guessing she would devour this pie! I think I’m inspired!!
I love banana pies! yours looks fabulous! =)
Suzanne, this looks wonderful! What a fun Thanksgiving you had! The photos of it look amazing!
thanks Chris, we had a wonderful time.
Hi Suzanne!
Looks like such a fun trip to the beach;-). And you made my favorite pie for your beautiful family, doesn’t get any better than this! Happy New Year to you;-)
thanks Patty, we really had a nice relaxing time and none of the holiday stress.
Beautiful pie, Suzanne! Happy New Year to you! 🙂
Good choice going to Florida for Thanksgiving! At least you had sun and sand while we are bundled up here in Canada! Banana cream pie is one of those all-American pies, like apple pie! And yours look so sunshine-y bright and happy, like a plate of sun beams! I just want to dig in with my fork…A wonderful cream pie, Suzanne. You are such a talented cook / baker, who brings food that makes people smile 🙂
Thanks Jen, your so sweet. It really was nice for a change of pace reminded me of being home in CA. for the holidays.
Wow the microwave, would have never though. Looks so creamy and delicious!
I know it’s really hard to believe but true and it’s awesome.
Love your photos!! I bet it was fun to break the tradition and do something different. Believe it or not, I have never had banana cream pie. Now I have a great recipe to try – thank you!!!
Wow Lisa, I thought it was American as apple pie. I hope you do try it you will love it and find that it is so easy to make.
Banana cream pie is my all time favorite pie too!!! I adore the sweet treat, and do a happy dance with every bite:-) Your pie looks wonderful, and way to get creative making it while enjoying your family! Yum, Hugs, Terra
Love that this uses the microwave – how easy to make anywhere!
One of my all-time favorites! Now I won’t be happy until I have a taste!