This is my husband's favorite dessert! It sounds like a lengthy process, but is easy to make and very yummy! I use a store purchased chocolate pie crust most of the time, but have the ingredients for the crust in case you want to home make it.
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Dessert
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For pastry cream:.
- Bring half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, yolk and flour in medium bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in hot half and half.
- Transfer to saucepan.
- Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
- Boil 1 minute.
- Pour into medium bowl.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Press plastic wrap onto surface of pastry cream. Cover; chill until cold about 4 hours. Can be made 1 day ahead and kept chilled.
- For crust:.
- Butter 9-inch diameter glass pie dish.
- Stir butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Mix in cookie crumbs.
- Press into bottom and sides of pie dish.
- Chill 30 minutes, or until firm.
- To make ganache:.
- Heat cream and butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until mixture is hot, but do not boil.
- Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate ganache in small bowl at room temperature; pour remainder over crust.
- Chill crust until ganache is firm, about 30 minutes.
- To complete pie:.
- Thinly slice 3 bananas and arrange them over the chocolate ganache.
- Whisk vanilla pastry cream until smooth.
- Spread pastry cream evenly over bananas.
- Drizzle reserved ganache over top; draw toothpick through cream and drizzle to marbelize.
- Refrigerate until pastry cream is set; about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead and kept refrigerated).
- Garish pie with banana slices and French Vanilla Cool Whip piped on with a star tip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 173, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 26.5, Protein 9.1
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Md Erat
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of creamy and chocolatey.
Carpenter Synider
[email protected]This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.
ajmi khochtali
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Abby Rodgers
[email protected]This pie is delicious, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.
Daneil Voice
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Cybertronic_SA
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out right. The crust was too hard and the filling was runny.
Md Mozno Mirdha
[email protected]I was disappointed with this pie. The crust was soggy and the filling was too sweet.
Sandra Yeboah
[email protected]This pie is a bit rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate and banana.
UPPO&GAMING
[email protected]I love the combination of banana and chocolate. This pie is the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Mohammed Karem
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. It turned out perfect and everyone loved it.
Ziya Islam
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pie he's ever had.
Jamyang Tashi
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky, the filling is creamy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent.
Jonathan Camarena
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of banana cream pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The chocolate ganache takes it to the next level.
Jamisom Hatfield
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that's sure to impress your guests.
Shenaz Babar
[email protected]I love the contrast between the creamy banana filling and the rich chocolate ganache. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Md Rube767
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lucian lewis
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious.
MT BHATTI
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of banana cream and chocolate ganache was divine.