To prepare a vanilla bavarian cream pie sweets and desserts recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon vanilla ice cream Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8-inch pie pan with foil and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie shell and bake the pie for 35 to 40 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool before serving.