Banana Cream Pie
February 11th, 2008 | by Ingrid
PREP: 15 Minutes
TOTAL: 25 Minutes SERVES 8
The crust for this recipe is sweet, but not overly sweet. Making this pie is a pleasure for the senses. When peeling open and slicing this fruit, the air is perfumed with the lovely scent of fresh organic bananas, while the taste buds anticipate the creamy end result.
1 cup walnut
¾ cup dried apricots, chopped
¼ [2-3] dates, chopped, or raisins
1/3 cup agave
Cream Filling:
1 cup cashews
2 bananas
½ vanilla bean
1 tbsp phylum husk powder, optional
Topping:
2-3 bananas, cut into ½ inch rounds
For Sweet Crust:
Place the first three ingredients in the food process and process into a moist meal. While the processor is running slowly pour in the agave until the mixture turns into a ball. Press sweet crust into 9-inch pie dish to form piecrust. Set aside.
For Filling:
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
For Topping:
Cut bananas into ½ inch rounds.
Assembly
Pour the cream filling into the sweet piecrust. Top with sliced bananas in a circular pattern for a pretty presentation. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Tools
- Food Processor
- Vita Mix, Blender
- Knife
- 9 inch round glass pie dish
6 Responses to “Banana Cream Pie”
By Tarah on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Oh wow. This looks and sounds delicious. Especially that crust. Very creative and unique. I’ll have to try this.
By Ingrid on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Tarah, thanks! From what I’ve gathered from skimming through reading your about page, you love banana bread. I think you will really enjoy this pie. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
By Kevin on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
That banana cream pie looks and sounds great!
By Kristen's Raw on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
Looks FANTASTIC! I just want to dive right in :)
By Ingrid on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Kevin - I hope you have a chance to make this pie. It didn’t very last long. ;-)
Kristen - If you like bananas, give this pie to try. I’m working out a few other banana recipes, I hope they turn out as good.
By Rachel on Apr 26, 2009 | Reply
I made this for my birthday and it was phenomenal! BIG hit! Everyone said they liked it even more than regular cake. the Bananas on top really balance out the tangyness of the apricots in the crust. I used 3 bananas in the cream though because I guess mine were smaller than normal. My boyfriend as I type is begging me for more. Awesome! Thanks!