Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie With Chocolate Pastry
Overview:
This delightful recipe for Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate Pastry is a heavenly combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds with each bite. 🍌🍫 Perfect for those who adore the classic pairing of bananas and chocolate, this pie boasts a rich chocolate pastry crust cradling layers of creamy custard and ripe bananas, topped with billowy whipped cream and decadent chocolate shavings. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or just craving a comforting dessert, this pie is sure to impress!
Time Breakdown:
Preparation | Cook | Total |
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15 minutes | 30 minutes | 45 minutes |
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Pastry:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas
For the Topping:
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions:
Making the Chocolate Pastry:
- In a food processor or a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Add the butter and mix until fine crumbs form. You can also rub the butter in with your fingers.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix until blended.
- Lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray. Pour the pastry mixture into the pan and press it evenly over the bottom, up the sides, and across the rim. You can pinch in a decorative edge or press it with the tines of a fork.
- Bake the crust in a preheated 350°F oven until it’s slightly darker around the edges, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- Let the crust cool on a rack for at least 1 hour.
Making the Filling:
- In a 2-quart pan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the milk and whisk until well blended.
- Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it boils and thickens, being careful not to scorch it.
- Remove the mixture from the heat.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks until blended.
- Stir about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, then add this mixture back to the pan.
- Return the pan to medium-low heat and stir until the mixture just begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Spread a thin layer of the warm custard over the bottom of the cooled pastry crust.
- Peel the bananas and slice half of them into the pie, covering the bottom evenly.
- Pour half of the warm custard evenly over the bananas.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining bananas and custard.
- Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap and chill the pie until cold, at least 2 hours.
Making the Topping:
- In a bowl, use a mixer on high speed to beat the whipping cream, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture holds soft peaks.
- Mound the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie and swirl it to cover.
- If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream topping.
Serving:
Once prepared, this Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate Pastry is best served chilled, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. 🥧 Each slice is a delightful indulgence, perfect for any dessert occasion. Enjoy the creamy custard, the sweetness of ripe bananas, and the richness of chocolate pastry in every scrumptious bite!