Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe Pampered Chef
If you're a fan of banana cream pie and chocolate, you'll love the Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe from Pampered Chef. This pie is rich, creamy, and has a delicious chocolate layer on the bottom that sets it apart from other banana cream pies.
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 box (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
- 2 cups milk
- 3 ripe medium bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Unroll pie crust and place in a deep dish pie plate. Prick bottom and sides with fork; set aside.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips and cream on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until chocolate is melted, stirring every 20 seconds. Spread mixture over bottom of crust; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Bake crust 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven; cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes or until thickened. Layer half of the banana slices over cooled chocolate layer in crust. Pour pudding mixture over bananas. Layer remaining bananas over pudding. Spread whipped topping over bananas. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Variations
If you want to switch things up, try these variations:
- Use a graham cracker crust instead of the pie crust.
- Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate curls for added texture and flavor.
- Add a layer of chopped nuts, such as pecans or almonds, between the chocolate and pudding layers.
- Make mini versions of the pie using a muffin pan and mini graham cracker crusts.
Conclusion
The Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe from Pampered Chef is a crowd-pleaser that combines two classic flavors into one delicious dessert. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's perfect for any occasion. Try out the variations to see which one you like best. Enjoy!
