Choco-Banana Cream Pie

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Unroll crust into 9 inch pie pan and crimp edges; prick bottom with a fork and bake at 450F for 9-11 minutes.

3. 3

   Let cool.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, finely chop 1 ounce of chocolate; set aside for garnish.

5. 5

   Coarsely chop remaining 3 oz.

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   of chocolate and place in a nonstick saucepan along with pudding mixes.

7. 7

   Slowly stir in milk.

8. 8

   Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a full boil and is very thick.

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   Remove from heat and quickly stir in mashed bananas.

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    Pour into the cooled pie crust shell.

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    Cover filling directly with waxed paper to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate until set, 4 hours to overnight.

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    To serve pie, remove and discard waxed paper.

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    In a medium sized bowl, beat cream and confectioner's sugar until stiff and spread over pie filling and sprinkle with reserved finely chopped chocolate over whipped cream.

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    Garnish with additional banana slices, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.