Tuesdays with Dorie: Banana Cream Pie
April 7, 2009 at 2:45 am | Posted in groups, pies & tarts, pudding/mousse, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 45 Comments
I’ve had such a busy week, running all over the city after work and on my days off to get errands done for a trip to the UK. I’ll actually be there by the time you read this (so I might not be able to do much commenting on cream pies, unfortunately). I’m Godmother to a friend’s baby boy. His name is Ian, he lives in London and I had lots of bits and pieces to pick up for the Baptism ceremony, which will be at the end of the week. Not to mention that Friday was my birthday, and on Saturday my husband and I went to see a live broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, which is currently taping in New York. I’ve listened to the show since I was a kid, so it was fun to see goofy Garrison Keillor do his thing live. And Wynton Marsalis was a guest, so that was a pretty good present, I think.
Of course I still made the time to put together this Banana Cream Pie, Amy’s choice for TWD this week. I’ve said many times before that I don’t like raw bananas, but I like to keep an open mind about trying new things. I’ve never made or even had banana cream pie before, so why not give it a go? I had some homemade pie dough in the freezer anyway (it had been there forever, and I was actually itching to use it up), so the hardest part was already taken care of.
Hey, guess what– I thought this was good (and my husband loved it)! I do have a fondness for cream pies…they are tasty and squidgy, especially fresh, homemade ones. I’m not a banana convert, or anything, so I probably won’t make this one again…raw bananas still are a bit slimy in my book. I did really like the way Dorie uses brown sugar in the custard recipe and sour cream in the whipped cream topping. Yum on both counts there! My personal twist was using a little vanilla bean to flavor both.
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, or read Sing for Your Supper. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll, and happy spring holidays to everyone!
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I’m the opposite! I don’t like cooked banana. I love the addition of vanilla beans too.
Comment by Bria— April 7, 2009 #
I won’t be making this one again, not a huge fan….
Enjoy London!! It’s been to long since I’ve been there (about 3 to 4 years ago…)
Comment by Marthe— April 7, 2009 #
Wow does that look decadent!
Comment by Meghan Telpner— April 7, 2009 #
Hang in there with the busyness!!! And kudos for still making this week’s divine TWD treat!!
Comment by VeggieGirl— April 7, 2009 #
It looks awesome. I have yet to eat mine (plan to eat it later today) but I already know that I love the filling!
Comment by HoneyB— April 7, 2009 #
OH wow…..the vanilla specks in the whipped cream looks delish! And your crust looks so flaky. You could almost make me like banana cream pie!
Have a safe trip!
Tania
Comment by Tania— April 7, 2009 #
I love the vanilla bean! Garrison Keillor is pretty goofy but amazing to see how they put on that radio show every week.
Comment by Spike— April 7, 2009 #
Those vanilla bean flecks make my mouth water! What a special touch.
Comment by Sarah— April 7, 2009 #
Love those vanilla bean flecks.
I have some in mine too. There is just something great about vanilla.
Comment by chocolatechic— April 7, 2009 #
Your whipped cream with the vanilla bean speckles looks so pretty!! Great job on your pie. It was my first time making or tasting banana cream pie too and I thought it was delicious.
Comment by Tracey— April 7, 2009 #
j’avais des doutes sur cette tarte, car j’aime les bananes mais sans plus…et j’ai finalement adoré !
C’est superbe !
Comment by isabelle— April 7, 2009 #
I love the vanilla bean flecks- so pretty! Glad you liked it and Happy late birthday!
Comment by Mary Ann— April 7, 2009 #
oh wow, your crust looks amazing! *drool*
Comment by Sophie— April 7, 2009 #
Mmm, yummy – this looks divine! My hubby has issues with raw bananas too – it’s the sliminess for him as well. I bet this would be great with caramelized bananas! Thanks for baking with me this week!
-Amy
http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com
Comment by Amy (Sing for your supper)— April 7, 2009 #
Gosh you have been busy. Well done for squeezing this in. Wow, you pie looks fantastic, i love the look of it, so yummy! Have a great trip to the UK 🙂
Comment by Farah— April 7, 2009 #
Oh that looks so delicious! I should have made this one I guess, but time got away from me this week. Sounds like you have had a busy week as well!!
Comment by Peggy— April 7, 2009 #
I’m not a huge fan of bananas either but I love the way the vanilla bean looks here.
Comment by Eliana— April 7, 2009 #
That looks beautiful. Lovely layers everywhere. Enjoy London. One of my favorite places to go. Try Banoffee pie while you are there if you like bananas. Great job.
Comment by teaandscones— April 7, 2009 #
Your pie looks lovely. Hope you have a wonderful trip.
Comment by Leanne— April 7, 2009 #
Vanilla bean – YUM! Have a great time in the UK.
Comment by H2OHeather— April 7, 2009 #
Beautiful! I like the vanilla bean idea better than my Armagnac idea. Have a great time on your trip!
Comment by Carol Peterman— April 7, 2009 #
Looks great! Your crust looks amazing!
Comment by Jodie— April 7, 2009 #
Gorgeous job…very beautiful! Happy vacationing.
Comment by Kayte— April 7, 2009 #
Ha I just had to work this into my busy schedule too! Congrats on the new godson!
Comment by rachel— April 7, 2009 #
WOW! That is a mighty great lookin’ crust on that pie!
LOL LOL I love the “slimy” banana bit! LOL
Great pie, Step!
Comment by vibi— April 7, 2009 #
that’s one flaky crust. looks great. glad you liked it even though you probably won’t make it again.
Comment by Karen— April 7, 2009 #
Steph, this looks SO GOOD! I love your photos, everything in these pictures just comes to life!
Comment by Maris— April 7, 2009 #
WOW, these pictures are amazing. I love seeing the flaky layers of your pie crust. And the vanilla bean flecks look just fabulous. Man oh man, I’m not a huge banana fan either, but I would totally eat waaaay more than a slice of this divine-looking pie! Great job!
Comment by Elyse— April 7, 2009 #
Oh. My. Goodness. That pie looks fabulous. I’m drooling over the crust. Nice!
Comment by Jules— April 7, 2009 #
Love how the vanilla bean looks in the whipped cream! 🙂 Yum!
Comment by Karen— April 7, 2009 #
You’re pie looks perfect! I had a little trouble with this one, but the end result came out okay. Happy birthday! And have a great time in the UK!
Comment by Annette— April 8, 2009 #
This look delicious! This pie was a hit at my house 🙂
Comment by Amanda— April 8, 2009 #
Wow Steph — wishing you a very Happy B-day (I’m an April baby as well!) and safe travels to the UK!
Comment by Linda @ Tender Crumb— April 8, 2009 #
have a great time in the UK! your pie looks fabulous with the vanilla beans
Comment by Tammy— April 8, 2009 #
Love the vanilla bean flecks, I love vanilla bean paste.
Comment by Mermaid Sweets— April 8, 2009 #
I loooooooooove banana cream pie! It’s gorgeous!
Comment by Ivonne— April 8, 2009 #
Happy Birthday. Make a wish for something good! The flaky pastry looks so light and inviting. See you soon.
Comment by Lauren...a baking blog— April 9, 2009 #
Looks good – have a nice trip.
Comment by Jenny— April 11, 2009 #
Oooh, talk about perfect! It looks wonderful, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you had fun on your trip.
Comment by Jacque— April 12, 2009 #
wow! those vanilla bean flecks sounds delicious….. love the taste………
have a nice journey.
Comment by Dave Jones— April 13, 2009 #
Wow, that is one flaky crust – it looks fantastic! I’m jealous about the Prairie Home Companion thing though, definitely something I’d like to see eventually 🙂
Comment by Caitlin— April 13, 2009 #
Wow! Where’s that pie crust recipe from? It’s so flaky! 🙂
Comment by howtoeatacupcake— April 15, 2009 #
howtoeatacupcake: Thanks! It’s the pie crust recipe from Dorie’s book. I think she calls it “good for almost everything pie crust.” It uses a bit of shortening, which I’m not really a fan of, but that’s what gives it its flakiness.
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— April 16, 2009 #
I hadn’t made banana cream pie before either! Hope you’re having a good trip! I love your vanilla bean specks in this.
Comment by Shari— April 15, 2009 #
oh my gosh!!! this looks good! I love the vanilla bean spotted whipped cream!
Comment by Ashley— April 17, 2009 #