Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

8 servings
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.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 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

  • 1 ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 bananas

    firm but ripe, peeled and cut Into ½" thick slices

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut

    toasted and cooled

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray & set aside.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

270 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of a dessert that delivers layers of rich, tropical flavor and creamy indulgence? This Coconut Banana Cream Pie is your answer, offering an unforgettable experience with every slice.

What truly sets this pie apart is its remarkable triple dose of coconut: in the rich, buttery crust, within the silky homemade custard, and as a beautiful toasted garnish. This ensures a complex, tropical sweetness and a delightful textural contrast that elevates it far beyond a typical cream pie.

Prepare your palate for a symphony of textures and flavors. You'll encounter a luscious, velvety homemade custard infused with coconut, generously layered with sweet, ripe banana slices. The custard, thickened with egg yolks, cornstarch, and flour, provides a substantial yet smooth base. All of this rests atop a uniquely crunchy, buttery coconut crust, crowned with a sprinkle of fragrant, toasted coconut. It’s a decadent slice of paradise, perfect for special occasions or when you simply crave something extraordinary.

While this pie shines as is, you could experiment with adding a touch of rum extract to the custard for an extra tropical note, or even fold in some crushed, well-drained pineapple for an added fruity dimension alongside the bananas. For those who prefer a less intense coconut flavor, you could reduce the amount of flaked coconut incorporated into the custard, though we highly recommend embracing the ‘triple dose’ for the full intended experience.

This magnificent Coconut Banana Cream Pie is ideal for celebrations, dinner parties, or as a show-stopping weekend treat. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing indulgence, perhaps alongside a cup of coffee or a light fruit salad.

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