Banana Cream Pie
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Banana Cream Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a rich, creamy vanilla custard and fresh banana slices, all topped with a generous layer of whipped cream. Its typical ingredients include a pastry crust, milk, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla, bananas, and whipped cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, providing quick energy from sugars and fats, with minimal protein. A typical slice contains roughly 350-500 calories, along with some potassium from the bananas and calcium from the dairy.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved staple of American diner and home baking, often associated with comfort food. Nutritionally, the bananas add a unique element of potassium and a natural sweetness that contrasts with the rich custard.