Pie, Dulce de Leche Banana Pie

By Floridaberry

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
• Filling:
• 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche
• 3 ripe medium bananas
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oi

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. In medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in oposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Srinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossng with fork until all four is moistened and dough almost leaves side of bowl( 1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).

On lightly floured surface, shape dough into a ball. Flatten ball to 1/2-inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges. With floured rolling pin, roll dough into 11-inch round, rolling from center to edge. Fold dough into 11-inch round, rolling from center to edge. Fold dough in half; place in 9-inch glass plate. Unfold: gently press in bottom and up side of plate, being careful not to stretch dough.Fold and roll edge of dough under, even with plate; flute edge. Prick bottom and sides of dough generously with fork. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Spoon contents of can of dulce de leche into center of cooled crust; gently spread to edge. Thinly slice bananas; arrange over dulce de leche.

In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread over bananas.

In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place chocolate chips and oil; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 seconds; knead bag to mix melted chips and unmelted chips. Microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer or until all chips are melted and smooth. Snip off tiny orner of bag. Pipe melted chocolate mixture over whipped cream. Store pie in refrigerator. Carb 60

Can use milk chocolate chips and ready made pie crust. Great to serve guests.