Banana Custard Nutella Pie

by amandaghassaei

Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (~1.5 sleeves)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup mashed banana (1/2 banana)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

How to:

1. Blend graham crackers, sugar, butter, and banana in food processor
2. Spread crust in a pie pan and let sit in the freezer for about 30min (preheat oven to 350)
3. Bake crust in oven for ~15 min until it begins to brown and let cool
4. Spread about 1/2 a jar of nutella on the bottom and sides of the crust and set in refrigerator until custard is ready

Custard:

• 3 cups whole milk
• 8 large egg yolks
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to:

1. Combine all ingredients (except milk and vanilla) in a bowl, and whisk
2. Heat milk and vanilla on medium heat until hot but not boiling
3. Add 1 cup of hot milk to egg yolk mixture and whisk
4. Add egg mixture back to the hot milk and bring the mixture just up to a bubble- it will thicken to a pudding consistency
5. Remove from heat and let cool
6. When cool, alternate the custard with layers of sliced bananas.
7. Chill and serve