Delicious Caramelized Banana Pie

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water
• 4 ripe but firm bananas
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt thoroughly. Add the chilled butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Stir in the egg yolk and add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together in a cohesive ball. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer the dough gently to the pan, trim the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork.
5. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
6. Slice the bananas into even rounds. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the sliced bananas, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
7. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
8. Pour half of the filling into the cooled pie crust, add a layer of caramelized bananas, followed by the remaining filling. Top with the remaining caramelized bananas.
9. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

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