You can't go wrong with this classic Banana Pudding Pie Recipe. If you liked our Banana Pudding Cupcakes, then you'll love this vintage pie.
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Banana Cream Pie is one of my Dad's favorite treats, and this recipe reminds me of him. It's sweet with layers of flavor. You can't beat a pie that's got a homemade crust and homemade whipped topping, right?
This is a classic recipe that goes way back to the early 1900's and there are many variations. Fun Fact; Banana Cream Pie was ranked the number one favorite dessert among the soldiers of the United States Armed Services in the 1950′s.
Personally, I love pudding pies because they're so quick and easy to make! I have never met a semi-homemade recipe I didn't love. ❤️
🧂 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients for this semi-homemade dessert recipe.
- vanilla wafer cookies
- fresh bananas (ripe)
- whipped cream topping, such as Cool Whip
- milk
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- store-bought graham cracker crust
Equipment
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- Large Bowl
- Whisk and Rubber Spatula
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoons
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🔪Instructions
This is meant to be a brief overview of our easy banana pudding pie. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cold milk and instant pudding mix.
- Fold in about half of the whipped topping using a rubber spatula.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Next, add a thin layer of the pudding mixture to the bottom of the pie crust.
- Top with half of the sliced bananas.
- After that, add the remainging bananas and crumbled vanilla wafers into the pudding mixture.
- Add the rest of the pudding mixture on top of the banana slices in the pie plate.
- Finally, top with a few banana slices to garnish.
- Chill the pie until ready to serve.
⭐ Tips
✔️Be sure to start with ripe bananas.
✔️Fold the whipped topping and other ingredients into the pudding gently so that your filling stays light and fluffy.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top if you want. You could also serve with an extra dollop of Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.
You could also add a sprinkling of chopped walnuts to the top if you like.
📖 Variations
We recommend that you try our easy banana pudding pie for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.
However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.
- Substitute banana cream pudding mix.
- If you are a chocolate lover, dust the top of the pie with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
- For some crunch, garnish with toasted coconut flakes or more crumbled vanilla wafer cookies.
- Enhance the flavor with a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a little banana extract (a little goes a long way!)
- Instead of a graham cracker crust, use traditional pie dough. Be sure to blind bake it with pie weights first.
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about our homemade banana pudding pie recipe:
Place your bananas in a paper bag. Add an already ripened banana or an apple to the bag and loosely fold it closed. The ethylene gas from the ripened fruit will help the bananas ripen in a day or two.
Don't have that much time? Preheat your own to 250-degrees F. Place the unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. This method isn't as good as the paper bag, but is much quicker.
Lightly brush the banana slices with lemon juice. Use as little as possible so you don't end up with lemon banana pie!
Store your pie in the refrigerator (covered) for 3-4 days.
⏲️ Storage
To Store: Cover with a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refridgerate.
😋 Similar Recipes
You're going to love this really good pie. Next time, try one of these other great dessert recipes:
- Easy Apple Pie - a homemade pie is the perfect way to celebrate any holiday or special occasion and this apple pie is truly the best!
- Cherry Pie Bars - this is one of those super easy recipes that everyone loves because they taste amazing!
- Chocolate Pecan Pretzel Pie - this is the perfect dessert when you want something a little unexpected.
📋 Banana Pudding Pie
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Banana Pudding Pie
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Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies crumbled
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 8oz container whipped cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 1.5oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 9-inch store-bought graham cracker crust
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mix.1½ cups whole milk, 1 1.5oz box instant vanilla pudding
- Fold in about half of the whipped topping using a rubber spatula.1 8oz container whipped cream
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Next, add a thin layer of the pudding mixture to the bottom of the pie crust.
- Top with half of the sliced bananas.2 medium bananas
- After that, add the remaining bananas and crumbled vanilla wafer cookies into the pudding mixture.1 9-inch store-bought graham cracker crust, 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies
- Add the rest of the pudding mixture on top of the banana slices in the pie plate.
- Finally, top with a few banana slices to garnish.
- Chill the pie until ready to serve.
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