Chocolate Topped Banana Cream Pie

Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Chocolate Topped Banana Cream Pie, a dazzling combination of creamy custard, fresh bananas, and indulgent chocolate ganache. This recipe starts with a buttery graham cracker crust baked to perfection, which serves as the foundation for layers of ripe banana slices and a rich, velvety homemade custard infused with vanilla. The grand finale is a glossy layer of semisweet chocolate ganache that adds a decadent touch to every bite. Perfect for gatherings or as a show-stopping dessert, this pie is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Easy to make with just 30 minutes of prep time, it’s a treat that’ll impress your guests and satisfy every sweet tooth. Keywords: chocolate topped banana cream pie, homemade custard, chocolate ganache topping, graham cracker crust, decadent dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 medium Ripe bananas
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.75 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream (for ganache)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, 0.75 cups sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking to temper them.

Step 7

Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons of butter and vanilla extract. Let the custard cool slightly.

Step 9

Slice bananas and arrange them in a single layer on the cooled pie crust.

Step 10

Pour the warm custard over the bananas, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Step 11

To make the ganache topping, heat 0.5 cups of heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl and let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

Step 12

Pour the ganache over the chilled pie and spread evenly across the top. Refrigerate for another 1-2 hours until the ganache is set.

Step 13

Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1854.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4692.7

Total Fat 261.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 148.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1241.2mg	0%
Sodium 1992.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 549.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 389.2g
Protein 59.5g	0%

Vitamin D 341.6IU	0%
Calcium 1101.4mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 3173.5mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 45.9%