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Enjoy the tropical flavors of our Banana Coconut Cream Pie In A Jar! This inventive dessert takes you on an exotic culinary journey, with the richness of bananas, silky coconut cream, and a surprise crunch at each spoonful.
Perfect for home bakers and dessert enthusiasts, this casual guide will equip you with detailed steps, cooking tips, and everything you need to whip up this delightful and sweet treat. Get ready to satiate your sweet tooth and wow your guests with this edible masterpiece!
Ingredients For Banana Cream Pie Jars
- Graham cracker
- Unsalted butter
- White sugar
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Whole milk
- Sweetened coconut
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- Whipped cream
- Bananas
Ingredient Notes and Variations
Graham Cracker: These crackers are the base of this dessert. The graham crackers will add a crunch element and a hint of honey-based sweetness. You can use other biscuits for the crust.
Whole milk: Whole milk’s full fatness adds a creamy and smooth texture to the dessert. The jar’s banana coconut cream pie base contributes rich notes and a luxurious texture.
Sweetened coconut: Shredded sweet coconut adds a tropical twist and tastes chewy and flavorful.
Whipped cream: A scope of whipped cream is a crown of banana cream pie in a jar. It adds a light and airy finish that perfectly complements the layers below. However, it is optional; you can skip it.
Bananas: It is the star of the recipe. It gives natural sweetness and adds. Choose ripe bananas to ensure balanced sweetness without being over-soft.
How to Make Banana Cream Pie In A Jar?
Step 1: Make graham cracker crust
Mix graham crackers crumbs with sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter. Add a spoonful of the blend to a mason jar.
Firmly press it to fill the bottom of the jar and make the crust. Set it aside and move to the next step.
Step 2: Prepare coconut banana cream
Add whole milk to a pan, boil it on medium heat, and add coconut. Take another bowl and whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch.
Add warm milk to the egg blend and the whole pan. Stir the mixture consistently until it thickens and reaches a custard-like consistency.
Turn off the flame and add vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool at room temperature.
Step 3: Whipped cream
Whisk the cream in a bowl until it becomes fluffy and reaches a soft peak. Add vanilla extract and sugar and whisk again.
Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag.
Step 4: Make layers in the jar
When the cream blend has cooled, fold it in whipped cream. Make a layer in the jar you set aside after making the graham cracker crust.
Add a scoop of coconut cream to the jar, place freshly sliced bananas, and finish it with another layer of coconut cream. Add a dollop of whipped cream, and your banana coconut cream pie in a jar is ready to eat.
Don’t forget to chill it before serving and sprinkle some toasted coconut on it.
Banana Cream Pie Jars
Ingredients
For The Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- Dash of Salt
- ¼ cup white sugar
For The Coconut Banana Cream Filling
- 2 and 1/2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
For The Whipped Cream
- 1 ½ cups whipping cream
- toasted coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, salt, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter to make a crunchy crust.
- Add a spoonful of this mixture in mason jars and press them.
- Take a pan and simmer the coconut and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, cornstarch, and sugar.
- Mix this egg mixture in the milk and stir consistently until it thickens.
- Turn off the flame when it reaches a custard-like consistency.
- Let it cool at room temperature.
- Whisk the cream in a bowl until fluffy.
- Take jars and start layering.
- Add coconut cream to the graham cracker base, top a layer of ripe bananas, and add coconut cream again.
- Pipe the whipped cream on top and sprinkle toasted coconut.
- Chill it before serving.
