THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BANANA CREAM PIE

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Looking for a dessert that combines nostalgia with a modern twist? This chocolate, banana and coconut combination is simply pie heaven!

Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold, cubed Gay Lea Salted Butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice water
2 ½ cups milk
⅔ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons Gay Lea Salted Butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 bananas, thinly sliced
1 canister Gay Lea Real Coconut Whipped Cream
Toasted coconut

Steps:

  • Crust: Pulse flour with cocoa,1/3 cup sugar, coconut and salt in a food processor. Pulse in butter until finely crumbed. Whisk 1 egg yolk with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) ice water; pulse into flour mixture until it clumps together.
  • Press dough evenly into the bottom and 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) up the sides of a 10-inch (25 cm) springform pan. Prick with a fork. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake, on a lower rack, for 15 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature.
  • Filling: Whisk milk with 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often, until thickened. Whisk some of the hot milk mixture into 2 beaten egg yolks. Whisk back into remaining milk. Cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Line cooled shell with bananas. Pour hot filling over top to cover bananas completely. Cool to room temperature; chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Just before serving, remove ring and arrange on serving platter. Pipe coconut whipped cream to cover custard completely and garnish with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 409.6 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

Sheeza Ali
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I'm not sure if I would make this pie again. It was a lot of work and the end result wasn't that impressive.


Shanawar Ali
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This pie is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaks to make it really great.


Dedan Peter
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I would make this pie again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Maya Molina
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Overall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Aliford lungu
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This pie was a bit too time-consuming to make for me. I would prefer a recipe that is a bit quicker and easier.


Tara Bhujel
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The crust on this pie was a bit soggy. I think I would try a different crust recipe next time.


Abba Muhammad
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


Jamie Landis
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I love how this pie is both chocolatey and coconutty. It's the best of both worlds.


MRWEBBS ONLiNE
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This pie is so decadent and delicious. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


nasir jamal
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was surprisingly easy to make. I'm really impressed with how it turned out.


Donna Slatten
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This pie is very easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


JA Ridoy Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this pie. The chocolate flavor is very dominant and the coconut is just a subtle hint.


Farhan Ghumman
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This pie is so creamy and rich. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Mwenda Yq
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I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in this pie. It's the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.


Nazeer Nazeer
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert.


Marcus Walker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Imran Ov
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This pie is so delicious and decadent! The chocolate and coconut flavors go perfectly together.


gagan oli
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sulungeka Pali
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This pie was a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy coconut filling.