Monday, November 09, 2009

For your consideration this Thanksgiving,


I present Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie. It might not be the most traditional choice of pie for Thanksgiving dinner, but it is probably the most delicious (in the non-pumpkin category, of course). I couldn't wait until Thanksgiving to make mine, so Sunday night dessert it was.

Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie


1- 9 inch pastry crust (you can use a ready-made crust or make your own)
3 T. cornstarch, divided
2 T. sugar
2 T. unsweetened cocoa
dash of salt
1 1/3 C. milk, divided
1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or use chocolate chips)
1/2 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 T. butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 C. (2 ounces) block-style cream cheese, softened
2 C. sliced perfectly ripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
1 1/2 C. Cool Whip
Chocolate curls (optional)

Prepare and bake pastry crust.

Combine 1 T. cornstarch, 2 T. sugar, cocoa and dash of salt in a small, heavy saucepan; gradually add 1/3 c. milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook 2 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in chocolate; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Spread chocolate mixture into bottom of prepared crust.

Combine 2 T. cornstarch, 1 c. milk, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/4 t. salt, eggs and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 30 seconds or until thick. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat cream cheese until light (about 30 seconds). Add 1/4 c. hot custard to cream cheese; beat just until blended. Stir in remaining custard.

Arrange banana slices on top of chocolate layer; spoon in custard over bananas. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; chill 2-4 hours. Remove plastic wrap. Spread whipped topping evenly over custard. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Chill until ready to serve.

It is a bit labor intensive (there's lots of standing over the stove and stirring), especially if you make your own crust (which I do not), but it is so worth it. Trust me. Make yourself one (or two) soon. You won't regret it.

This recipe is from my sister, Leslie.

9 comments:

  1. i'll second your advice to make two - one is NEVER enough!

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  2. I'm trying not to faint away in a dead heap that you do not make your own crust!

    Nevertheless, I can third the notion that this is a super yummy pie... hmmm... I think I have a few bananas waiting to be used.

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  3. Oh for goodness sakes! All of this "still nursing Maya who can't handle chocolate and dairy" business has it drawbacks... ;)

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  4. I am really hoping this is what you're bringing to the family pie party:)

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  5. we pretty much always have this pie in lieu of birthday cake. it is oh so good!

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  6. I can tell you that it was excellent.

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  7. made an easier version of this for my Relief Society Meeting tonight. i'm sure it won't be as good but i'll let you know how it goes!

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  8. We've LOVED this ever since Leslie first made it for us!

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