Coconut Banana Cream Pie
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Excellent
Coconut Banana Cream Pie
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This amazing Coconut Banana Cream pie has a triple dose of coconut and an amazing homemade custard. The buttery coconut crust totally sets this pie apart adding amazing flavor and crunch.
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Ingredients
Pie Crust
- ½ cup butter
- 3 cups sweetened coconut flakes
Pie Filling
- 4 egg yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half divided
- Yellow food coloring optional
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 bananas firm but ripe, peeled and cut Into ½" thick slices
Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes toasted and cooled
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Instructions
Crust
- Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray & set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add coconut and continue to cook over medium heat until coconut just turns golden brown. Press the coconut into prepared pie plate. Chill 30 minutes.
Filling
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ¼ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and flour. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of half and half.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining half & half and ½ cup sugar and bring just to a boil medium heat. Slowly stir in the egg mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly until thick & bubbly.
- Remove from heat and add food coloring (if using), 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 1 ½ cups of coconut, stirring until evenly combined. Pour into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap (Plastic should be directly on the surface of the warm custard). Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
Topping
- Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until peaks are just stiff.
Assembly
- Layer sliced bananas in cooled crust. Pour chilled filling over bananas. Spread whipped cream over the top and shape it into a decorative mound. Sprinkle The top evenly with ½ cup toasted coconut and serve immediately
Nutrition Information
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Calories
833
(42%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
61g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
42g
(210%)
Cholesterol
243mg
(81%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
1700IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
3.7mg
(4%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 833 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 833 | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 1700IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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207 reviews
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