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.
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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:
- 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.
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.
Instructions
Follow instructions below to create the Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie:
1 - Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare pie pan by brushing generously with melted butter.
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.
3 - Place another sheet of phyllo over top of sheet you just worked on. Brush lightly with melted butter.
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.
5 - Roll folded phyllo into a spiral shape and place in the middle of your pie pan.
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.
7 - Chop bananas into ⅛ slices and insert between phyllo folds. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips.
8 - Make custard by whisking together heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs and cinnamon until well combined.
9 - Pour custard evenly over top of banana chocolate crinkle pie.
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.
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.
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:
I hope you enjoy this Banana Chocolate Crinkle Pie as much as my family and friends have over the years!
📋 Recipe
Chocolate Banana Crinkle Pie
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.
Fuego Ro says
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.
Fransic verso says
Wow, love this banana chocolate pie, and love how you incorporate both together and give a yummy pie.