Rich Chocolate Banana Pie
Description: Indulge in the luxurious richness of this decadent chocolate banana pie, a delightful twist on a classic dessert recipe originally inspired by a Hersey’s creation. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this recipe yields two pies or can be used to create individual servings in bowls or as part of a trifle dessert.
Recipe Category: Pie 🥧
Keywords: Dessert, Cheese, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Sweet, Microwave, Mixer, < 30 Mins, Refrigerator, Small Appliance
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 822.2
- Fat Content: 53.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 29.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 196.4mg
- Sodium Content: 611.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 84.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 51.7g
- Protein Content: 8.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Bananas |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2/3 cup | Cornstarch |
| 1/3 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Milk |
| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 3 | Egg yolks |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | Chocolate chips |
| 1 box | Instant banana pudding mix |
| Whipping cream (for topping) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pie Base:
- Place banana slices in the bottom of a cooled, baked pie shell.
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Prepare Chocolate Filling:
- In a 2-quart Pyrex measuring cup, stir together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Combine egg yolks and milk, then add to the dry ingredients mixture.
- Cook in the microwave, whisking occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
- Microwave for an additional 1 minute.
- Remove from microwave, whisk the pie mixture until smooth.
- Whisk in butter and vanilla extract.
- Add 2 cups of chocolate chips, stirring until the chips are melted and the mixture is well blended.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the prepared chocolate filling into the pie shell over the bananas.
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Prepare Topping:
- While the pie is cooling, whip whipping cream and instant banana pudding mix for 1-2 minutes at medium speed until thickened.
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Finish and Serve:
- Spread the whipped cream and pudding mixture on top of the chocolate filling.
- Refrigerate the pie, covered, for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve chilled for a delightful dessert experience.
Indulge in the creamy, chocolatey goodness of this rich banana pie, perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with a deliciously decadent dessert that’s sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth! 🍌🍫🥧
