Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie

Dive into indulgent decadence with this Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie, a show-stopping dessert that’s as irresistible as it is beautiful. Featuring a buttery chocolate graham cracker crust layered with rich bittersweet chocolate, velvety homemade custard, and sweet slices of fresh banana, this pie is a medley of textures and flavors. A glossy chocolate ganache crowns the creamy layers, while a cloud of fluffy whipped cream and optional dark chocolate shavings complete this luxurious treat. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fail recipe combines classic banana cream pie flavors with a chocolatey twist that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups (crushed) Chocolate graham crackers
• 6 tablespoons (melted) Unsalted butter
• 6 ounces (chopped) Bittersweet chocolate
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 medium (sliced) Bananas
• 1 cup (for topping) Whipped cream
• 0.25 cup (optional, for garnish) Dark chocolate shavings

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.

Step 3

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool completely.

Step 4

Melt 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave. Once melted, spread the chocolate evenly over the cooled crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to set.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, milk, and egg yolks until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Add the sugar and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for another 2-3 minutes, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Let the custard cool slightly, then pour half of the custard into the crust, spreading it evenly over the chocolate layer.

Step 8

Arrange banana slices in an even layer over the custard. Top with the remaining custard and smooth it out with a spatula.

Step 9

To make the ganache, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam. Remove from heat and pour over the remaining 2 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

Step 10

Spread the ganache over the top of the custard layer. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

Step 11

Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with dark chocolate shavings, if desired.

Step 12

Slice and serve cold for a creamy, chocolate-banana treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2058.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5509.0

Total Fat 361.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 215.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 1401.4mg	0%
Sodium 943.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 498.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 340.9g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 365.6IU	0%
Calcium 1142.0mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 4094.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 36.5%