Banana Coconut Creme Pie

I've never really been a big "pie" fan. Generally, I don't like cooked fruit. But then someone told me about creme pies, and my life was changed!

John and I made this pie last night to celebrate Rowan's 6 month birthday. He didn't get to eat any, but it was the thought that counts.

Ingredients:

- 19 oz coconut milk
- 1/4 C. maple syrup
- 1/4 C. cornstarch
- 1/2 C. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. yellow food colouring (optional)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 1/4 C. rice milk
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, thinly sliced

1. Set aside 1/4 C. of coconut milk (about 2 oz). Combine the remaining coconut milk and maple syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring, until it begins to bubble. Remove from heat.
2. In a new bowl, whisk together the reserved coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, food colouring, and vanilla.
3. Add egg replacer to the coconut milk/maple syrup, then add the cornstarch mixture. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it comes to a simmer. Cook, stirring continuously, for about 4 minutes or until thickened.
4. Spread a small amount of the custard in the bottom of the pie shell. Place a layer of sliced banana on top of the custard. Repeat! Repeat again! Let cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until ready to nom.
5. Nom nom nom.

You can do whatever you want for a pie crust. Store-bought, or home made, doesn't really matter. You're going to want to cook it, though, and let it cool completely before putting in the custard.

John and I tried out a random recipe I found online, and it FAILED. John's theory is that a bitter chef posted it online to screw with all the amateurs.

 

"Let's see them make delicious pie NOW! A-ha-ha-ha!"

And he's probably right. So don't trust random recipes posted on the internet! If you want to make your own pie crust, use THIS recipe! 

Ingredients:

- 1 1/4 C. flour

- 1/4 tsp. salt

- 1/2 C. coconut butter

- 3 Tbsp. very cold water

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut the shortening in the flour mixture until very well mixed, then add the water. 

2. Mix together until a dough forms.

3. On a lightly floured surface, knead for a minute or two and then roll into a ball. 

4. Wrap dough in wax paper, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll the dough into a pie crust. (about 9")

5. Bake in oven at 450°F for about 15 minutes! 

Here's our pie with two generous slices taken out!