Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

from spendwithpennies.com
270 min
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