Banana Phyllo Pie Recipe
This Banana Phyllo Pie is a delightful dessert featuring a crisp, flaky phyllo pastry crust layered with melted butter and filled with a smooth, creamy banana custard made from ripe bananas, cream, sour cream, eggs, and warm spices. Baked to perfection and chilled for at least two hours, this pie offers a light, sweet, and slightly spiced treat that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Pastry
- 5 to 6 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed overnight
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Banana Custard
- 2 medium ripe, lightly spotted bananas, peeled and broken into 2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups/200 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
For Serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet inside to warm as it heats, which helps ensure even baking and a crisp phyllo base.
- Prepare Phyllo Layers: Brush one sheet of the thawed phyllo pastry evenly with melted butter and lay it butter side up into a 9-inch pie plate, scrunching the edges slightly to create a ruffled, frilly look. Repeat the layering and buttering process with all remaining phyllo sheets until all butter is used, building a crisp and flaky crust.
- Make Banana Custard: In a blender, combine the banana pieces, heavy cream, sour cream, sugar, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and kosher salt. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the blended banana custard into the prepared phyllo crust. Carefully transfer the pie onto the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 42 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is set but still jiggles slightly at the center when gently shaken.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely to room temperature. Then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to allow the custard to firm up and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, lightly dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar for a sweet and attractive finish. Best enjoyed on the day it is baked.
Notes
- Ensure phyllo pastry sheets remain covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste depending on the ripeness of bananas.
- Chilling the pie overnight enhances the flavor and texture of the custard.
- Handle phyllo sheets gently as they are delicate and can tear easily.
- Use fresh spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for the best flavor.
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