🌟 Heavenly Banana Bliss: White Chocolate Dream Pie 🍌✨

White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie 🍌🍫

Overview:

• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 8
• Calories: 586.1 per serving
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)

Description:

Indulge in the decadent flavors of this White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie, a delightful creation originating from the renowned Buckhead Diner in Atlanta, GA. 🥧🍌 This recipe, brought to you from Classic Home Desserts, combines the rich sweetness of white chocolate with the lusciousness of bananas, all nestled within a crisp, buttery sugar dough crust.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Sugar Dough:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, blend 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/4 cup sugar until just combined. Alternatively, use a pastry blender for this step.

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2. Add Eggs: Add 2 eggs to the mixture, pulsing or tossing to combine.

3. Incorporate Flour: Mix in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour until just incorporated.

4. Chill Dough: Form the dough into a ball, flatten into a disk, and wrap in plastic or wax paper. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

5. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the lower third of the oven.

6. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.

7. Prepare Tart Pan: Gently fit the dough into a buttered 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom and fluted sides. Alternatively, a 10-inch or deep 9 1/2-inch pie pan can be used.

8. Trim and Shape: Trim off excess dough, leaving a 3/4-inch overhang. Tuck in the overhanging dough to form a high, fluted border.

9. Blind Bake: Line the dough with buttered foil (buttered side down) and fill with weights or beans. Bake until the sides are set, about 12 minutes. Remove weights and foil, then prick dough all over with a fork. Continue baking until pale gold and fully baked, about 5 minutes.

10. Cool: Let the pie shell cool completely on a wire rack.

White Pastry Cream:

1. Prepare Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of milk and the scraped seeds of a vanilla bean to a boil.

2. Whisk Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale and light, about 1 1/2 minutes.

3. Incorporate Cornstarch: Whisk in 1/2 cup cornstarch until smooth.

4. Temper Eggs: Remove the milk from heat and gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of hot milk into the egg yolk mixture. Repeat once or twice.

5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the warmed egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Return to a boil, whisking constantly, and boil for 1 minute.

6. Add Chocolate and Butter: Remove from heat and whisk in 3 ounces of white chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter until smooth.

7. Strain and Chill: Strain the custard into a clean bowl. Cover the surface of the cream with wax paper or plastic wrap, then refrigerate until cooled.

Assembly:

1. Whip Cream: Shortly before serving, whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until nearly stiff.

2. Prepare Bananas: Thinly slice 6 bananas and toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

3. Combine Ingredients: Fold the bananas and 1 tablespoon of rum, 4 tablespoons of white Creme de Cacao, and 1/2 teaspoon of Amaretto into the chilled pastry cream. Gently fold in the whipped cream until blended.

4. Fill Pie Shell: Pour the filling into the cooled pie shell.

5. Garnish: Scatter white chocolate curls generously over the filling, ensuring the tart is fully covered.

6. Final Touch: Lightly dust the chocolate curls with cocoa powder.

7. Serve: Slice and serve this exquisite White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie, a heavenly treat that combines creamy sweetness with fruity delights!

Notes:

• For the chocolate curls, melt 3 ounces of white chocolate until smooth. Spread onto a marble slab or the back of a smooth baking sheet. Once cooled, form curls with a chef’s knife and refrigerate until needed.

• This pie is best enjoyed chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly. Serve it up for dessert at gatherings or special occasions—it’s sure to impress!

Enjoy the Decadence! 🥂🍰

This White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie is a true masterpiece of flavors and textures, marrying the richness of white chocolate with the freshness of bananas in every heavenly bite. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a luxurious dessert, this recipe is guaranteed to delight! So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a culinary adventure that ends with a slice of pure bliss. Bon appétit! 🍌✨