Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cookie-Topped Banana Cream Pie, a dessert that harmonizes the richness of cookies, the velvety smoothness of banana cream, and the comforting warmth of flaky crust. This culinary masterpiece begins with a buttery, golden brown crust that provides a sturdy foundation for the luscious filling. A layer of ripe bananas, sliced with precision, mingles with a creamy custard infused with hints of vanilla and nutmeg, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The crowning glory of this dessert is a generous topping of homemade chocolate chip cookies, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of chocolatey goodness in every bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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COOKIE-TOPPED BANANA CREAM PIE
Well, here's a scrumptious riff on the beloved banana-chocolate pairing! Who could say no to banana cream pie in a chocolate cookie crust?
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pie
Time 4h30m
Yield Makes 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine crushed cookies and butter in bowl. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate.
- Add half-and-half, egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch to 2-qt. saucepan and whisk until the mixture is smooth and cornstarch is dissolved. Place on medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly; cook until thickened, about 15 min. Once thick, like pudding, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 2 Tbsp. butter.
- Place half of the sliced bananas in the bottom of prepared crust. Top with half of the pudding; repeat layers.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Top with COOL WHIP just before serving. Garnish with vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
BANANA CREAM PIE COOKIES
These banana cream pie cookies taste like banana cream pie all wrapped up in a delicious cookie!
Provided by Aimee
Time 14m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugars and butter, until well mixed, and light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add in eggs, vanilla, and mix until just combined.
- Add in the flour, pudding mix, salt and baking soda. Stir in completely until you have a nice soft dough.
- Fold the graham cracker pieces and white chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Scoop the cookie dough into 2 Tablespoon sized scoops, and roll them into smooth balls.
- Place about 8 cookie balls, on to each prepared baking sheet. Place them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes until lightly golden on the sides, and the tops are just barely set. They might not look all the way done.
- Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for about 8 minutes on the cookie sheet, as they'll keep cooking as they are there. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, Calories 236 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST BANANA CREAM PIE
Steps:
- Make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt butter and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add cookie crumbs and stir to combine well. Press crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake crust 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
- For filling:
- Heat the milk over medium heat until warmed, but not boiling. Beat the yolks in a large bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the yolks and add the vanilla. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in heavy medium saucepan. Over medium heat, gradually whisk in the egg, milk, and vanilla mixture to the dry ingredients until custard thickens and you can see the tracks from the whisk in the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer custard to large bowl and fold in bananas; cover bowl with plastic wrap and cool custard completely in refrigerator, about 1 1/2 hours.
- When custard has chilled, make topping by whipping cream with sugar and vanilla in a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Fold in most of the remaining chocolate cookie crumbs, reserving a few for garnish.
- Stir custard to loosen, if necessary. Spread over bottom of prepared crust. Top with whipped cream mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Scatter remaining chocolate crumbs over top just before serving.
BANANA CREAM PIE
Made from our farm-fresh dairy products, this pie was a sensational creamy treat any time Mom served it. Her recipe is a real treasure, and I've never found one that tastes better! -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt; stir in milk and mix well. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; cool slightly. , Slice bananas into crust; pour filling over top. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional sliced bananas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in your pie.
- Chill the pie crust before baking to prevent it from shrinking.
- If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a knife to cut the cookies into rounds.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown and set.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
This cookie-topped banana cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy banana filling, a crispy cookie crust, and a sweet meringue topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cookie-topped banana cream pie a try - you won't be disappointed!
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