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This week's Tuesdays with Dorie (TWD) recipe was chosen by Amy of Sing For Your Supper: Banana Cream Pie. I can honestly say that I had never had a banana cream pie before. Growing up, my mom hated any kind of cream pie - banana cream pie, coconut cream pie, etc. so I never had the opportunity to try one.
Honestly, I wasn't sure if I would really like it, either. But being a part of TWD means trying new things, whether that entails learning a new baking skill, or trying a new ingredient or recipe. So I forged ahead with this week's pick.
The recipe was actually quite simple. It's a basic pastry cream, made with brown sugar instead of white sugar, with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg in it. All you do is prepare the pie crust, then layer it with pastry cream and bananas, and then top with whipped cream. Dorie adds a touch of sour cream to the whipped cream to give it a little something extra, but I honestly couldn't really tell it was there. Unfortunately, I accidentally over whipped my cream and ruined it, but thankfully it didn't affect the taste - I just have some sad looking pie pictures this week :(
The pie was just so so for me. I was glad I made it and tried it, but I probably won't be making it again. I guess I'm just not a banana cream pie person. I brought the pie to work and everyone loved it so I guess it's great as far as banana cream pies go :)
Thanks Amy, for choosing this pie - I enjoyed trying something new. If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you visit the TWD Blogroll to see what everyone else thought about this creamy pie!
* Recipes notes:
- I didn't pass my brown sugar through a sieve - I just made sure there was no big clumps in it and the pastry cream turned out just fine.
- The pastry cream doesn't really come to a noticeable boil - just keep stirring constantly until it begins to thicken, then continue heating/stirring for another minute.
- I thought the pie would taste better with more bananas - so I would recommend using 4 bananas instead of just 3.
- For more tips, click here.
It looks good! I always overwhip cream..at least you didn't make butter like me..haha
ReplyDeleteSorry that it didn't "wow" you :-( Still looks good!!
ReplyDeleteYour crust is gorgeous! I'm so envious of beautiful pie crusts. Anyway, I'm sorry that this one was just so-so for you. I'm not a banana person so it wasn't a home run for me either.
ReplyDeleteThis pie wasn't my cup of tea either, my dad however loved it and ate two whole mini's in a row!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great one. I love bananas, but I've never made banana cream pie before!
ReplyDeleteSorry it was just so so for you. It sure looks great! I used a peanut butter crust that really jazzed up the taste!
ReplyDeleteI need to try this, my hubby is a banana fanatic!
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad you weren't thrilled with the pie. To be quite honest it sounds heavenly.
ReplyDeleteYou've yet to publish a bad photo so I wouldn't worry about it.
You probably already know but I was told if you over whip your cream you can add more cream in and re whip again. I haven't tried it so I'm not certain how much you need to add.
~ingrid
Your crust (and the rest of your pie) looks amazing! The crust definitely gave me some problems. Sorry it wasn't your favorite, but at least now you can say you've had banana cream pie :)
ReplyDeleteSorry it was meh for you.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful.
Maybe next week's will be great for you.
Sorry it was just so-so for you...it still looks fantastic, though! Thanks for baking with me this week!
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www.singforyoursupperblog.com
Sounds so delicious that I couldn't stop my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
elra
I didn't love the pie either. Your crust is beautiful!
ReplyDeletecreamy and dreamy, although my favorite always has been and probably always will be coconut cream pie. nicely done, jaime!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you weren't much of a fan! The pie does look gorgeous, though, as well as that crust!
ReplyDeleteSorry you weren't crazy about it. I agree with you that the best part of TWD is trying new recipes that you wouldn't try on your own.
ReplyDeleteI agree that more bananas would be a good addition.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Look at that pie. Perfect crust. Beautiful. Too bad you didn't care for it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you're weren't crazy about this one, but you're right--the best part of TWD is trying new things!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm a banana cream pie person either! hummm... probably not a banana person period.
ReplyDeleteBut yours looks really nice though, the crust was very well done!
Everyone seems to either love or hate this recipe. I wonder what it is that is so appealing or not so appealing to everyone?
ReplyDeleteYour pie crust looks absolutely beautiful.. golden and flaky. I love your photographs!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a banana cream pie gal either, but I can appreciate how gorgeous your pie turned out!! I'm so glad all of your coworkers loved it!
ReplyDeleteI think you are I are twins on this one. I didn't really like it either. I also overwhipped my cream! Next week will be better.
ReplyDeleteThis look delicious! This pie was a hit at my house :)
ReplyDeleteAh, man! You made a perfect pie. Well, if you ever need to get rid of your banana cream pies, just send them my way!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like traditional banana cream pie better - this was good to me, but not awesome. Your crust looks great! Mine didn't turn out very pretty.
ReplyDeleteFunny, this was one time I got lucky and DIDN'T kill my whipped cream. It still looks good to me. Sorry it wasn't a winner, but at least you did it!
ReplyDeleteGood job here - this makes me wanna have a slice RIGHT NOW.
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks delicious! Glad it was well liked. Have to at least give it props for being easier than I thought!
ReplyDeleteYour custard looks perfectly creamy. Mine came out more gloppy. I'm not sure if I overcooked it or it was the effect of refridgeration. My parents loved it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't have a chance to make this pie. Yours looks nice and creamy and delicious!
ReplyDeletei can't decide if I like this or the coconut pie better. i guess i'll take both.
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