My Final Weight Loss Journey

I love this pie!  I didn't think that I would like chocolate and bananas together but man is this ever good!  I only make this when we have company and I know that most of it will be gone.

Source:  Cooking Light 1999 Annual
HU: 5.5
Servings:  8
Posted by DebMj1
3/15/04

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (3/4 of a sleeve)"
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 Tablespoons light margarine
3 Tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
dash salt
1 1/3 cups skim milk, divided
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup egg beaters 99% egg substitute
1 Tablespoon light butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 cups sliced banana, about 2 large
1 cup Cool Whip Lite, thawed
chocolate curls, for garnish

1.  Combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a food processor.  Pulse until combined.  Press into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.  Bake at 375 F. for 8 minutes.  Let cool.

2.  Combine 1 tablespoon cornstartch, 2 tablespooons sugar, cocoa, and dash of salt in a small, heavy saucepan; gradually add 1/3 cup milk, stirring with a whisk.  Cook 2 minutes over medium-low heat.  Stir in chocolate; bring to a boil over medium heat.  Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Spread chocolate mixture into bottom of prepared crust.

3.  Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, eggs, 1 cup milk, and margarine in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, and cook 30 seconds or until thick.  Remove from heat.  Add vanilla.  Beat cream cheese until light (about 30 seconds).  Add 1/4 cup hot custard to cream cheese, and beat junt until blended.  Stir in remaining custard.

4.  Arrange banana slices on top of chocolate layer; spoon custard over bananas.  Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; chill 4 hours.  Remove plastic wrap.  Spread whipped topping evenly over custard.  Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.  Chill until ready to serve.

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