"Emeril’s banana cream pie is among the best banana cream pies out there. Here is a copycat recipe that comes pretty close to the real thing...."
INGREDIENTS
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Custard:
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5 large Egg Yolks
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1/4 C Cornstarch
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3 – 3 1/2 C Heavy Cream
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2 C Sugar
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1 Vanilla Bean, split and scraped
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Pie Crust:
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3 C Graham Cracker Crumbs
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1/2 C Sugar
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1/2 Ripe Banana, mashed
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1 stick Unsalted Butter, melted
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3 lb Bananas, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch slices
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Whipped Cream Topping:
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2 C Heavy Cream, whipped to stiff peaks
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1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
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2 tsp Granulated Sugar
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Shaved Chocolate, for garnish