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coconut/banana cream pie

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Genny Miller
NAMPA, ID

I love Coconut Cream Pie and Banana Cream Pie. Combining the two makes the best of two worlds. This recipe is tried and true. You won't be disappointed...I promise.

(4 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 35 Min

Ingredients For coconut/banana cream pie

  • CRUST:
  • 3 c
    flaked coconut
  • 7 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • FILLING:
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    light cream
  • 4
    egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2
    large firm bananas, sliced
  • optional: whipped cream

How To Make coconut/banana cream pie

  • 1
    In a skillet, saute coconut in butter until golden. Press all but 2 tablespoons into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9" pie plate. Bake at 350 for 7 minutes.
  • 2
    In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add cream and bring to a boil. Cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add a small amount to egg yolks. Return all to pan; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
  • 3
    Place sliced bananas in the crust. Cover with cream mixture. Chill until set, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with reserved coconut. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and bananas.

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