Banana Cream Pie Max Erma's Copycat

Indulge in the creamy, nostalgic flavors of this Banana Cream Pie Max & Erma's Copycat recipe, a perfect homage to the restaurant classic. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, silky homemade vanilla custard, and layers of ripe banana slices, this pie is a dreamy balance of sweetness and texture. Topped with clouds of freshly whipped cream and a hint of powdered sugar, every bite is rich, refreshing, and utterly satisfying. With easy-to-follow instructions and minimal prep time, this dessert is the ultimate treat for family dinners, celebrations, or anytime you crave a slice of comfort. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing dessert that brings restaurant-quality elegance to your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoons Fine salt
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 medium Ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 cups Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add about 1/4 cup of the hot custard mixture to the egg yolks while whisking, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan.

Step 7

Continue cooking the custard while whisking constantly for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 8

Let the custard cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 9

Place a layer of sliced bananas on the cooled graham cracker crust. Pour the custard over the bananas, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it lightly onto the surface of the custard to prevent skin formation. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or until set.

Step 11

Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.

Step 12

Spread the whipped cream over the pie and garnish with additional banana slices or graham cracker crumbs, if desired.

Step 13

Slice and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1445.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3869.3

Total Fat 228.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1299.2mg	0%
Sodium 1985.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 400.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 288.8g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 341.6IU	0%
Calcium 956.7mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1288.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 41.8%