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Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie

Sep 14, 2024 · 2 Comments

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This Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie recipe creates a delightful mix of flavors and textures that appeal to both chocolate and banana lovers. Add to this the crackly, crisp layers of buttery phyllo dough and you have a tasty element in every bite.

banana chocolate crinkle pie slice on a plate and pie pan in background

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Jump to:
  • What is a crinkle pie?
  • Ingredients
  • Working with phyllo dough
  • Instructions
  • Variations and serving
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top Tip
  • More phyllo dessert recipes
  • 📋 Recipe

What is a crinkle pie?

Crinkle pie is a dessert made with layers of phyllo dough that are scrunched and placed into a pan, creating a textured, crispy surface. The crinkles trap air, giving the pie a light and crispy texture.

Ingredients

Gather the following ingredients before starting the Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie recipe:

ingredients needed to make crinkle pie including phyllo dough, bananas, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, butter, heavy cream and chocolate
  • 12 sheets of phyllo - defrost and bring to room temperature before starting recipe. Use 14" x 18" sheets.
  • Bananas - use ripe bananas
  • Granulated sugar
  • Heavy cream
  • Unsalted butter - melt and use for buttering pan and brushing on phyllo
  • Eggs - bring eggs to room temperature before starting recipe
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Chocolate - use bittersweet chocolate chips. Mini chips work best with this recipe.

See recipe card for quantities.

slice of crinkle pie plated and ready to serve

Working with phyllo dough

The secret to making a great crinkle pie is how you handle the phyllo dough. To get that light, flaky texture, make sure to follow the steps below before starting the Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie:

  • Defrost phyllo: follow defrosting instructions on box of phyllo dough you purchased. Typically this includes removing box from freezer and placing in fridge for four hours.
  • Bring phyllo to room temperature: Remove phyllo box from fridge and place on a countertop for 2 hours. Note: phyllo dough must be at room temperature for best results.
  • Prevent phyllo from drying out: remove dough from box, unwrap and unroll onto countertop. Immediately cover unrolled thawed phyllo with plastic wrap. Next place a damp towel over the plastic wrap. Keep phyllo covered until needed. Uncover to remove sheets as needed then promptly recover remaining dough.
damp towel and plastic wrap placed over phyllo to prevent from drying out

Instructions

Follow instructions below to create the Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie:

ceramic pie dish and a pastry brush for buttering pan

1 - Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare pie pan by brushing generously with melted butter.

first layer of phyllo brushed with butter and sprinkled with sugar

2 - Take one sheet of phyllo dough and place on a surface - be sure to replace damp towel over remaining pieces. Brush lightly with melted butter.

second layer of phyllo added over the first layer and brushed with butter

3 - Place another sheet of phyllo over top of sheet you just worked on. Brush lightly with melted butter.

phyllo dough being folding in accordion folds

4 - Starting with the long end of phyllo, begin creating an accordion shape. To do this take about an inch of phyllo and gather it together using your fingers. Continue gathering until you reach the end of the dough. Note: create loose folds - space is needed between folds to insert banana slices.

first layer of phyllo added to pie pan in a rose shape

5 - Roll folded phyllo into a spiral shape and place in the middle of your pie pan.

overhead view of pie dish with final layers of dough added

6 - Repeat steps #2 and #3. Fold accordion-style as described in step #4. Gently lift phyllo and wrap around spiral already in pan. Repeat this four more times, filling the pie pan with dough.

banana slices and chocolate added between folds of phyllo

7 - Chop bananas into ⅛ slices and insert between phyllo folds. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips.

whisk and measuring cup with custard filling mixed together

8 - Make custard by whisking together heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs and cinnamon until well combined.

pouring cinnamon custard filling into pie pan

9 - Pour custard evenly over top of banana chocolate crinkle pie.

slice of crinkle pie plated and ready to serve

10 - Bake in preheated 350℉ oven for 30 - 35 minutes. The top will be golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.

Variations and serving

Here are some different ways you can make the crinkle pie and ideas for how to serve:

  • Walnuts - toast and chop ¼ cup of walnuts. Sprinkle over top of pie before pouring the custard sauce.
  • Nutella - The chocolate-hazelnut flavor of Nutella pairs perfectly with bananas. Gently melt ⅓ cup of Nutella and drizzle over top of pie after adding banana slices.
  • Ice cream - ice cream goes well with almost anything! Add a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream to your serving plates.
  • Caramel sauce - drizzle caramel sauce over top of pie while still warm.
one slice of crinkle pie on a glass plate

Equipment

You need the following equipment to make this crinkle pie:

  • Pie pan - use a 9" or 10" standard depth pie pan
  • Bowls, measuring spoons and cups
  • Pastry brush
  • Hand whisk

Storage

This banana chocolate crinkle pie is best served the day you make it and while still warm. Pressed for time? No problem! Assemble pie, cover in plastic wrap, place in fridge and bake before serving.

This pie does not freeze well.

overhead view of baked banana chocolate crinkle pie

Top Tip

Create the accordion folds loosely - you need room between the folds to insert banana slices and to absorb the custard sauce.

More phyllo dessert recipes

Looking for other recipes which use phyllo dough? Try these:

  • apple baklava on a plate with ice cream and caramel
    Apple Pie Baklava with Walnuts
  • close up view of a slice of pumpkin baklava on a plate
    Pumpkin Baklava with Walnuts

I hope you enjoy this Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie as much as my family and friends have over the years!

📋 Recipe

overhead view of baked banana chocolate crinkle pie

Chocolate Banana Crinkle Pie

This Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie recipe creates a delightful mix of flavors and textures that appeal to both chocolate and banana lovers.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Cooling Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 12
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pie Pan 9" pan
  • 1 Hand whisk
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Pastry brush

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 Sheets Phyllo dough 14" x 18" sheets
  • ½ Cup Unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ⅓ Cup Granulated sugar
  • ¾ Cup Heavy cream
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 Medium Bananas ripened
  • 1 Cup Mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Defrost phyllo dough according to manufacturer's instructions. Place phyllo at room temperature for 2 hours. Unroll and cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel.
    12 Sheets Phyllo dough
  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Melt butter and cool slightly.
    ½ Cup Unsalted butter
  • Brush pie pan generously with melted butter.
  • Take one sheet of phyllo and place on a surface - be sure to replace damp towel over remaining pieces. Brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Place another sheet of phyllo over top of sheet you just worked on. Brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Starting with the long end of phyllo, begin creating an accordion shape. To do this take about an inch of phyllo and gather it together using your fingers. Continue gathering until you reach the end of the dough. Note: create loose folds - space is needed between folds to insert banana slices.
  • Roll the phyllo into a spiral shape and place in the middle of your pie pan.
  • Take one sheet of phyllo and place on a surface. Brush lightly with melted butter. Add another sheet of phyllo over top of the sheet you just worked on. Brush lightly with melted butter. Fold accordion-style.
  • Gently lift the dough and wrap around spiral already in pan. Repeat this four more times, filling the pie pan with dough.
  • Chop bananas into ⅛ slices and insert between phyllo folds.
    2 Medium Bananas
  • Sprinkle top with chocolate chips.
    1 Cup Mini chocolate chips
  • Make custard by whisking together heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs and cinnamon until well combined.
    ⅓ Cup Granulated sugar, ¾ Cup Heavy cream, 2 Large Eggs, ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • Pour custard evenly over top of pie.
  • Bake in preheated 350℉ oven for 30 - 35 minutes. The top will be golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Pie is best served the day you make it and while still warm. Pressed for time? No problem, assemble pie, cover in plastic wrap, place in fridge and bake before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 502IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate banana crinkle pie, crinkle pie, phyllo pie
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  1. Fuego Ro says

    September 18, 2024 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    I usually eat the pie the same day but I don't cover it with plastic if I feel full and can't finish it. I'm going to do this next time. Love this delicious Banana and chocolate pie. Thank you for the informative guide of this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Fransic verso says

    September 18, 2024 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, love this banana chocolate pie, and love how you incorporate both together and give a yummy pie.

    Reply
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