Filling: In bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk; set aside.
In heavy saucepan, heat remaining milk over medium heat until bubbles form around edge; whisk into yolk mixture. Return to pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until thick enough to mound on spoon, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla. Scrape into bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate just until cooled, about 2 hours.
In bowl, stir graham wafer crumbs with butter until moistened; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Drizzle melted chocolate over bottom of crust; spread evenly with back of spoon. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Without stirring custard, spoon half over chocolate. Arrange banana slices over top, overlapping slightly. Top with remaining custard. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 12 hours.)
Garnish: In bowl, whip cream. Using piping bag or with spatula, pipe into rosettes or spread to cover top. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. (Make-ahead: Insert 6 toothpicks into pie; drape plastic wrap loosely over top and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)
I have always loved anything with cinnamon and raisins! The two flavors pair so well together. These treats will definitely satisfy a cinnamon raisin craving, and they fill the house with an amazing cinnamon aroma while they are baking. These would be perfect in the morning with a cup of coffee!
Cinnamon Raisin Pastry Rounds
Megan's Munchies is currently under construction! A new and exciting version of my blog will hopefully be up soon, but I need your help. I love and appreciate all my readers, and I want to make my blog something you all enjoy visiting daily. What do you like and not like about my blog? What would you like to see more of.....personal info, meal recipes, more sweet treats, more of my sister's cakes, more healthy recipes? What can I do to make it more enjoyable for you all? I am open to any suggestions! Also....I am working on an About Me page. What would you like to know about me? 
My sister has done it again! She has created another EXTREMELY cute and impressive cake! I think this one is definitely my favorite. She used fondant for the soap, bubbles, and towel, and she used pirouette cookies for the outside of the tub. I wish she lived closer to me so she could make all the cakes for my special events during the year. 
These cupcakes are so rich you don't really need frosting. The banana, chocolate, and toffee flavors blend perfectly in this cupcake treat. I used the Heath toffee bits, and added more than called for in the original recipe. You can never have too much chocolate and toffee! I used a yellow cake mix this time, but I am going to use a banana cake mix next time for an even stronger banana flavor.
I had half a bag of Cool Mint Oreos left from making the Chocolate Grasshopper Pie, so I decided to make another minty treat. I chopped up 12 of the Cool Mint Oreos and mixed them into some Devil's Food Cake Mix prepared according the directions. After a little mixing, pouring, baking and cooling.....The result was some yummy chocolate cupcakes with surprise pockets of mint chocolate cookies. So are you an Oreo fan? Do you like the original flavor or some of their fun flavor creations? 
While Zesty if off in Jamaica, I filled in with a guest post on ZestyCook. Head on over and check out these Peanut Butter and Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies. While you are there, check out some of his delicious recipes including A Chunk of Chocolate Chip Muffins, Easy Whole Wheat Bread with Molasses, and Savory BBQ Turkey Burgers.
I haven't shared any of my sister's awesome cake creations lately, and I decided it was time. Her cake business Hugs, Kisses, and Cakes is quite busy right now with baby shower cake requests. She recently had a request for an ultrasound to adorn the top of a cake. Is this a new trend? I have never heard of this idea before! Guess what? She did it. My sister created an edible image of the ultrasound and here is her cake creation!
This is a delicious and easy to make pie for the mint lovers out there! The recipe called for pistachio pudding, which confused me a little, but it definitely gives the pie a nice minty green color. You don't taste the pistachio flavor at all. Chunks of cool mint Oreos are scattered throughout the fluffy pie filling and add just enough mint flavor and crunch. I bet this would taste good if made with Girl Scout Thin Mints. I will have to try that next time. If frozen, this pie tastes like a Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Pie. Enjoy!
Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over pie.
Refrigerate 2 hours or freeze until firm. If frozen, remove pie from freezer about 10 min. before serving; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Store leftovers in refrigerator or freezer.
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This week's Holy Yum! Award goes to the Chocolate Cherry Pie made by Bunny @ Bunny's Warm Oven. It looks amazing! Check out some of Bunny's other amazing creations including her Strawberry Cream Pie and her Strawberry Upside Down Cake.
I guess I have been in a pineapple mood lately! When I made the Upside Down Sunshine Cake the other day, I only used half the cake mix. I decided to use the other half to make these fun cupcakes. The house smelled quite tropical with the smells of pineapples and cherries baking in the oven. To make these cupcakes, mix a box of pineapple cake mix according to the instructions, and then divide it among the liners in a cupcake pan. Then, drop a rounded teaspoon of cherry pie filling into the middle of each cupcake. Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top the cupcakes with vanilla frosting and a cherry! ENJOY!
Sunday morning is my favorite time of the week. It is the one morning of the week when I don't have to run out the door at the crack of dawn, and I can sit around in my PJs and relax. As I made pancakes this morning, I thought about some of my favorite Sunday breakfast memories. For some reason, Sunday stands out as the day when there was always a "special" breakfast. Here are some of my memories. Do you have any Sunday morning breakfast memories? Do you like Sunday mornings?
Check out this BRIGHT SUNSHINEY cake! The original recipe calls for yellow cake, but when I found the pineapple cake mix, I decided that would taste even better. I also decided to drizzle a vanilla glaze over the top instead of using Cool Whip. This is the perfect Spring dessert! To make it even more colorful, you can add maraschino cherries in the middle of each pineapple ring. Another variation on this cake is to use peaches and raspberry gelatin. I bet that would be quite colorful too!
Muffin Mix Cookies
I promise to have a new recipe posted soon, but I decided that it was time to give out a Holy Yum! award since I haven't given one out in several weeks! I would like to give this award to the Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake made by Tina @ Mommy's Kitchen. If you haven't visited this blog, it is a MUST READ! She has so many delicious recipes including Cake Mix Dinner Rolls, Chocolate Butterscotch Cake, and Chewy Butterscotch Cookies.
These Mushroom Agnolotti by Buitoni are all over the food blog world right now. I was so excited when the package from FoodBuzz showed up at my door, because I knew that I wouldn't have to plan dinner! I already had some tomato sauce in the pantry and some Parmesan cheese in the refrigerator.
If you are a mushroom lover, these tasty pasta pillows are definitely for you. The agnolottis are full of a delicious blend of mushrooms, cheeses, and garlic. They are perfect for when you need a quick meal because they are ready in minutes. I will definitely be buying some more of this pasta creation!
The winner of the Food and Flavors of San Antonio Cookbook is:
I got a new stovetop griddle this weekend, and I am wondering how I ever lived without one. I have been using it all weekend. Easter morning brunch featured some chocolate chip banana pancakes. I used the following recipe and added chocolate chips. Is there any better flavor combination? What are your favorite pancakes flavors? 
Happy Easter to everyone! Hope you all have a wonderful day full of family, friends, and memories. It is raining here, but I am hoping the sun will come out later to brighten the day. So instead of posting a recipe, I thought I would share some of my favorite Easter memories, and I would love to hear yours!
I promised you some highlights from Gloria's new cookbook, Food and Flavors of San Antonio, and I decided to start with the Mexican Brownies. When I saw this recipe, I knew that I had to make these. You can't go wrong with a decadent recipe that combines chocolate, cinnamon, and dulce de leche! As a bonus, these brownies start from a box mix and are super easy to make.
It's a month long Tex-Mex celebration and you are invited to join. Several Fiesta Foodies and I have checked out Gloria's awesome new cookbook, and tried some of her amazing recipes. I tried the Doritos Chicken and loved it! Now it is your chance to join the party and get a copy of the cookbook for your enjoyment! Come back for more Tex-Mex fun this week as I try some more of her recipes and highlight some that other Fiesta Foodies have made. 
I was in the mood for coffee tonight, but I decided it was too late to indulge in a cup. To fulfill my craving I decided to make some Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies. You can find the recipe over on Everyday Dish. 
I can't sing the praises of these cookies enough. They were every bit as amazing as I hoped they would be. The espresso and chocolate flavors mingled just perfectly. Good news: They are vegan too! I just might be having cookies for breakfast tomorrow!!! :)
I promise to get back to some recipes soon, but I am so excited about this giveaway! Lisa of the Etsy shop ellembee has offered to give the winner of this giveaway their choice of any shirt from her shop. I was lucky enough to win one over on Priscilla's Baking Adventures, and I love mine. I get compliments on it all the time, and I can't stop wearing it. I think I might have to order another one, but it is so hard to choose from the awesome colors and styles. You have to go check out all the products over on ellembee. For a chance to win one of these trendy creations, go visit the shop, and then come back and leave me a comment telling me which shirt you would pick.
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