Pie Recipes #162 - Banana Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

BANANA CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
Submitted by Lynda

2 pkgs. chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) (3 1/2 oz. each) 2 c. milk
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate -- melted
2 firm -- lg. bananas, peeled, sliced
1 c. whipping cream -- whipped

CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST:
2 c. chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 c. butter -- melted

Combine pudding mix with milk in a saucepan. Follow package directions for preparing pie filling. Stir in melted chocolate. Remove from heat. Cool. Alternately layer pudding and bananas into prepared Chocolate Cookie Crust. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and banana slices. Makes 1 (8 or 9 inch) pie.

CRUST: Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter. Blend well. Press evenly over bottom and sides of 8 or 9 inch pie pan. Chill.