CREAMY CHOCOLATE-BANANA PIE

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You can make almost any dessert more awesome with chocolate. In this cream pie, fresh banana and chocolate make a truly irresistible combo. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry for single-crust pie
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 medium bananas, sliced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Shaved unsweetened chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, mix 2/3 cup sugar, flour and gelatin. Whisk in half-and-half and egg yolks; cook, whisking constantly, until temperature reaches 160° and mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream and extracts. Transfer 3/4 cup mixture to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate until blended. Refrigerate both mixtures until set but not firm, about 30 minutes., Spread chocolate mixture evenly over crust. Fold bananas into nonchocolate mixture; spread over chocolate layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top; if desired, sprinkle with shaved chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 30g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Jila Pasman
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Tessy Gold
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I'm drooling just looking at this picture.


Donna Howard
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Wow, this pie looks incredible!


mr_ nawaz
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This pie is definitely on my to-bake list!


Layton Brown
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and banana together, but this pie looks so good that I might have to give it a try.


Anyla Santiago
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This pie looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


diving bouyers
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The pie was easy to make, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The crust was a bit too dry, and the filling was a bit too runny.


Dullar Ala
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet crust.


Russ Pappas
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pie was absolutely delicious. The chocolate and banana flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Peyton Evans
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This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy chocolate filling is the perfect balance of sweet and rich, and the banana slices add a nice touch of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shaun Jardine
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and decadent. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate and banana.


Kandy Serrano
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This pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of chocolate, banana, and cream is always a winner, and the creamy filling was perfectly set. I will definitely be making this again.