CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM PIE

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Chocolate Banana Cream Pie image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 to 12 crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
5 extra-large egg yolks
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups whole milk, scalded
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
2 large bananas, sliced
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Milk chocolate, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into an 11-inch false-bottom tart pan, making sure the sides and the bottom of the crust are an even thickness. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool completely.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the scalded milk until the mixture is combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a large saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is very thick. Off the heat, add the chocolate, butter, coffee liqueur and coffee powder and stir until the chocolate is melted. Pour the filling into the cooled tart pan and smooth the top. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the chocolate filling and chill for 6 hours.
  • When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the chocolate and arrange the banana slices in concentric circles on top of the filling.
  • Place the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat until the cream forms firm peaks. Spoon the whipped cream on top of the bananas and gently spread the cream with a spatula to cover the pie, leaving a border of bananas visible at the outside edge. For a garnish, shave curls of milk chocolate on top of the whipped cream. Remove the pie from the pan, place it on a cake plate and serve.

Akarsm Bhai
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This pie is just okay. I've had better.


Shiva Sapkota
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie crust was soggy. The filling was still good, though.


Manco Malangeni
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This pie is very rich. I could only eat a small piece at a time.


Hayden Campbell
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, though.


Ranasabirshakir Sabir
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Rashid Muneer
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I'm not a fan of bananas, but I still enjoyed this pie. The chocolate flavor is very strong.


Lipi Akter
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This pie is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.


Ruman Rehan
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This pie is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Radhika Oli
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I've never made a cream pie before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


Monir Z
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's sure to impress your guests.


Shannon Owens
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate pie, but this one is amazing. The banana cream filling is so light and fluffy.


Laura Coulson
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This pie is so creamy and delicious. The chocolate ganache on top is the perfect finishing touch.


Syed Forhad
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Mansoor Rahat
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This pie is the perfect balance of chocolate and banana. It's not too sweet and it's not too rich.


Moryn Ib
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I was a bit skeptical about this pie at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite desserts.


Sujon S
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


ishmael maxy
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. The chocolate and banana flavors go so well together.


Mahir Aejeb
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This chocolate banana cream pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.