Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Filling

Sep 15, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Medium

A creamy, sliceable chocolate banana cream pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Chill 4 hr

Total 4 hr 35 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream
4.0 oz (113.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped
3.0bananas, ripe, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
5.0 (90.0 g)large egg yolks
⅔ cup (133.0 g)granulated sugar
⅓ cup (43.0 g)cornstarch
¼ tspfine sea salt
2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1.0fully baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until steaming, about 5 minutes.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
Slowly whisk about half of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, then whisk everything back into the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the filling is very thick and bubbles steadily. Keep whisking for 1 minute more so it sets firmly and reaches at least 160°F.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, dark chocolate, and vanilla until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you see any lumps.
Arrange half of the banana slices in the crust, spread half of the filling over them, then repeat.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until cold and firm enough to slice, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Tips

Top with whipped cream just before serving.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days (bananas darken after the first day).

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate banana cream pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store chocolate banana cream pie filling?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days (bananas darken after the first day).

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A creamy, sliceable chocolate banana cream pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

557 Calories / serving

32.6g Fat

59.8g Carbs

7.5g Protein

33.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4456 cal · 261g fat · 478g carbs · 60g protein · 266g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 557 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 105 min·6.1 mi·~12300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 75 min·3.8 mi·~7500 steps
Moderate cycling 57 min·11.4 mi
Swimming laps 78 min
Jogging 55 min·4.6 mi·~8800 steps
Stair climbing 51 min·~4600 steps
Dancing 91 min
Bodyweight circuit training 57 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 129 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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