Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie, a luscious dessert that marries the richness of cookie dough with the tropical sweetness of bananas. This recipe, a proud creation from Country Woman Magazine, has earned its stripes with a grand prize win. The preparation time, inclusive of chilling periods, brings forth a masterpiece that is both visually stunning and palate-pleasing.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Weeknight
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 853.1
- Fat Content: 50.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 25.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 282.7mg
- Sodium Content: 329.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 92.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 22.5g
- Protein Content: 10.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 package of cookie dough
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/3 cups milk
- 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 firm bananas
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction | Time |
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| 1 | Cut cookie dough in half widthwise. | – |
| 2 | Let one portion stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften (return the other half to the refrigerator for another use). | – |
| 3 | Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. | – |
| 4 | Bake at 375 degrees for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned. | 11-12 mins |
| 5 | Cool on wire rack. | – |
| 6 | In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. | – |
| 7 | Stir in milk until smooth. | – |
| 8 | Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. | – |
| 9 | Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. | – |
| 10 | Remove from heat. | – |
| 11 | Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. | – |
| 12 | Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. | – |
| 13 | Remove from the heat; stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. | – |
| 14 | Spread 1 cup filling into prepared crust. | – |
| 15 | Slice bananas; arrange over filling. | – |
| 16 | Pour remaining filling over bananas. | – |
| 17 | Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. | 2 hours |
| 18 | In a chilled mixing bowl; beat cream until it begins to thicken. | – |
| 19 | Add confectioners’ sugar and remaining vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. | – |
| 20 | Spread over pie. | – |
| 21 | Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. | 1 hour |
| 22 | Refrigerate leftovers. | – |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cookie Dough Base: Start by cutting the cookie dough in half widthwise. Allow one portion to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes while keeping the other half refrigerated for future use. Press the softened dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Once baked, let it cool on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly. Reduce the heat and continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Incorporate Eggs and Flavorings: Stir a small amount of the hot filling into the egg yolks, then return the egg mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook and stir for another 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Assemble the Pie: Spread 1 cup of the prepared filling into the baked crust. Slice the firm bananas and arrange them over the filling. Pour the remaining filling over the bananas. Refrigerate the pie for 2 hours or until set.
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Prepare the Topping: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add the confectioners’ sugar and the remaining vanilla extract, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Finish and Serve: Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled pie. For best results, refrigerate the assembled pie for an additional 1 hour before serving. Any leftovers should be promptly refrigerated.
Enjoy your Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie, a delightful combination of creamy indulgence and fruity sweetness, perfect for any occasion! 🍌🥧
