Frozen Banana Cream Pie
Ingredients:
- 12 bananas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1–2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4–6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded coconut, for garnish
- 1 pint heavy cream
- sliced almonds, for garnish
Directions:
Peel, slice, and freeze about 10 large bananas that have brown spots on the peel, yet are firm, 24 hours ahead of making pie.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
CRUST: Simmer butter and coconut oil together on stove until melted. Set aside to cool.
Using blender or other kitchen gadget, crumb graham crackers, or especially if children are helping, place crackers in brown paper or plastic bag and use rolling pin to crumble. Depending on how thick you like your crust, more crackers may be added. More butter may then be needed also. I use a medium springform pan.
Mix the butter/oil mixture with the coconut flour, graham crackers, and maple syrup to a consistence for pressing in place on bottom and sides of pie/springform pan. Pinch into edge and where necessary, but be sure mixture is not too wet or too dry. Bake for about 8 minutes in preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
Place shredded coconut in a medium-sized saucepan over medium to medium-low heat and stir constantly until golden brown. Remove from heat immediately and set aside.
Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and do NOT add sweetener. Set aside.
Just about 10 minutes BEFORE READY TO SERVE, slice remaining fresh bananas (NOT frozen) and place on bottom and sides of baked crust.
Using a food processor or blender, process the frozen bananas to a soft-serve texture. Spoon the mixture on top of the fresh bananas and fill to about 1/2 inch of the top of springform pan. Next, spoon the whipped cream over the frozen banana surface. Using a tablespoon, make dips and peaks into your whipped cream. Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes and the sliced almonds on top. Serve immediately.
Leftovers are not nearly as yummy. So if your family is small, either use smaller portions or invite company. It is OK to freeze leftovers, but I suggest that you cut it into portion sizes before freezing. ENJOY!
Recipe submitted by Terri, Pahrump, NV.
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