Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie Recipe | Epicurious

Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie Recipe | Epicurious

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This pie was almost my obsession. I desperately wanted a banana cream pie that wasn't too sweet, and I couldn't find one with the right consistency or the right banana flavor. I think this is pretty...

Keywords

  • pie
  • banana
  • cream cheese
  • peanut butter
  • make ahead
  • food processor
  • electric mixer
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces vanilla wafer cookies
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 firm but ripe bananas, peeled, divided
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
  • 2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
  • Purchased peanut brittle, coarsely chopped (optional)

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