Valentine's Dreamy Chocolate Banana Bliss Pie 💖
Indulge in a romantic dessert with this Valentine's Dreamy Chocolate Banana Bliss Pie, featuring a crunchy cookie-cereal crust, rich chocolate pudding, and fresh banana slices, topped with fluffy whipped cream. A perfect treat for your loved ones!
Equipment
- Deep 9-inch pie plate
- Food Processor
- Medium Saucepan
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted, plus a little extra for greasing
- 10 classic chocolate sandwich cookies crumbled
- 4 cups crunchy cocoa cereal divided
For the Chocolate Pudding
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar for pudding
- 1.5 cups whole milk or 2% for a lighter touch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 6 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
For Assembly & Toppings
- 2 ripe bananas thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar for whipped cream
- 0.5 cup crunchy cocoa cereal remaining, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Lightly grease a deep 9-inch pie plate. In a food processor, combine the crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies and 3 1/2 cups of the cocoa cereal. Pulse until finely crushed, about 8-10 times. Pour in the melted butter and process for about 30 seconds until the mixture comes together. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your prepared pie plate. Pop it into the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Make the Chocolate Pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/2 cup of sugar. Gradually whisk in the milk and egg yolks until smooth. Cook this mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 6-8 minutes until it thickens beautifully. Keep whisking for another minute, then remove from heat. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate until it's completely melted and smooth. Finish by whisking in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Assemble and Chill: Once your crust is chilled, arrange the sliced ripe bananas evenly over the bottom. Pour the warm chocolate pudding filling over the bananas. Place plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and chill for at least 8 hours, or even overnight, for the best set.
- Whip and Serve: When ready to serve, beat the heavy whipping cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar on medium-high speed using an electric mixer until soft peaks form (this usually takes 1-2 minutes). Gently spoon or pipe this fluffy whipped cream over your chilled pie. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cocoa cereal on top for a delightful crunch. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 520, Total Carbs: 60g, Net Carbs: 55g, Fats: 38g, Protein: 6g.
