Chocolate Banana Cream Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Who can resist the combination of rich chocolate and sweet banana in a creamy pie filling? Chocolate banana cream pie with graham cracker crust is a dessert that will satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth. This delightful dessert is perfect to serve on any occasion, whether it is a family gathering or a festive event. Here, we share with you a simple recipe to make this pie with a few ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.
What You Need
To make the chocolate banana cream pie with graham cracker crust, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups of milk
- 2/3 cups of sugar
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 ounces of unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream, whipped
How to Make Chocolate Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Now that you have all the ingredients, it's time to put them together and make the pie. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and using a rolling pin. Mix the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until it forms a coarse crumb mixture.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use a fork to prick the crust and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- While the crust is cooling, peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds and arrange them over the baked crust. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, mix the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the banana slices in the crust and smooth the top using a spatula. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until it sets.
- Just before serving, spread the whipped heavy cream over the top of the pie, and garnish with banana slices and melted chocolate, if desired.
- Slice and serve the chocolate banana cream pie with graham cracker crust, and enjoy the deliciousness.
Conclusion
Chocolate banana cream pie with graham cracker crust is a dessert that is sure to please anyone who tries it. The combination of chocolate and banana in a creamy pie filling is a match made in heaven. Follow this simple recipe, and you'll have a delectable and satisfying dessert that will be the highlight of any meal. Next time you're looking for something sweet and indulgent, consider making this irresistible pie!
