Indulge in the symphony of flavors presented by the Mile-High Banana Cream Pie, an iconic dessert that elevates the classic banana cream pie to new heights. This culinary masterpiece features a towering meringue that stands tall and proud, enveloping a luscious filling of velvety banana custard nestled atop a crisp and flaky crust. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, from the airy meringue's delicate crunch to the creamy custard's rich banana essence, all complemented by the crust's buttery goodness. The article provides three variations of this timeless dessert: a traditional version, a chocolate-infused indulgence, and a gluten-free adaptation that caters to special dietary needs. Embark on a journey of culinary exploration as you discover the secrets behind crafting this spectacular pie, transforming your kitchen into a haven of sweet aromas and unforgettable taste sensations.
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MILE HIGH BANANA CREAM PIE
Pinched from Food Thoughts Of A Wannabe Chef
Provided by Lisa Johnson
Categories Pies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your oven 425 degrees. Lay your dough, after it has been rolled out, into a deep 9 inch pie plate. Make sure to use a fork and prick the pie all over so it doesn't puff out on you. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 and then reduce heat to 375 and bake another 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely
- 2. in a stand mixer or in a bowl and using an electric mixer (or whisk if you are that motivated) beat your COLD heavy cream until it is whipped but not all the way to whipped cream. Add in both packages of instant pudding and whip until it is stiff. Add in milk and flavoring if you choose to use it. You could also add a drop or 2 of yellow food coloring if you felt so inclined. Whip just a few seconds longer until combined. Use a rubber spatula and clean off the sides of the bowl, give it a few folds and put aside
- 3. slice your bananas and add them to the bottom of your pie crust. I used 1 but you might want to use 2 or 3 if you really love bananas! Spoon your banana cream on top and spread evenly or mount up a bit higher in the middle
- 4. Now for the topping
- 5. Whip cream until almost whipped. Add in sugar and vanilla and continue whipping until it is whipped cream! I used a piping bag and 1m tip to pipe mine on, but feel free to just spread it over the top of the pie
- 6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours
MILE-HIGH CHOCO-BANANA CREAM PIE
This pie is rich, delicious and has a great combination of flavors- decadent chocolate cream, caramelized bananas, toasted walnuts all in a cookie crust, YUM! (time doesn't count cooling times)
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a dry pan over medium heat, put your chopped walnuts and toast them. Stir them often for about 5 minutes or when they start to get that lovely toasted smell and get lightish brown around the edges. *Be careful not to burn them*.
- Set your nuts aside to cool in the fridge, and then peel and slice your bananas about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a medium skillet melt your butter over medium heat.
- Add your bananas and saute them for a few minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and amaretto now and gently stir until sugar melts and the sauce thickens a little bit.
- Turn off the heat and stir in a 1/2 cup of your walnuts into the banana mixture. Set this mixture aside to cool a little.
- Take your tube of sugar cookie dough and press it into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan. Make sure you press in all over to an even thickness, just right up to the top edge of the pan.
- Place your pie crust into the pre-heated oven and let it bake about 10 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the middle is a light brown.
- It will puff up as it bakes, but don't worry it will settle back down into a great pie crust shape after it cools.
- Let your crust cool completely ( I used the fridge to help it along a bit).
- In a big mixing bowl beat your 2 packages of softened cream cheese, the dry pudding mix, and the milk together until smooth, with an electric beater on med-high/high.
- Fold in 1/2 of the container of cool whip into this mixture until well combined.
- Take your cooled banana mixture and spread out on the bottom of your cooled pie crust.
- Mound the chocolate cream mixture on top of the bananas in a sort of dome shape.
- Carefully frost the chocolate mound evenly all over with the other 1/2 of your cool whip.
- Sprinkle with the reserved 1/4 cup walnuts and the chocolate chips.
- You can chill your pie a little first or just dig in now, enjoy! (we ate it immediately, couldn't resist, but it's great colder too).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.1, Fat 48.9, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 91.8, Sodium 777.8, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 45.5, Protein 11.5
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pie will be. Make sure to use bananas that are free of bruises or blemishes.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense pie crust. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Blind bake the pie crust: Blind baking the pie crust helps to prevent it from becoming soggy. To blind bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pie crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- Use a variety of pie crusts: This recipe can be made with a variety of pie crusts, including a traditional pie crust, a graham cracker crust, or a cookie crust.
- Chill the pie before serving: Chilling the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, allows the flavors to meld and the pie to set. This will result in a more delicious and sliceable pie.
Conclusion:
This mile-high banana cream pie is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, fluffy meringue, and delicious banana flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to ensure that your pie turns out perfect every time.
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