Banana Cream Pie

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Classic banana cream pie is an impressive dessert perfect for beginners to make for holidays and gatherings since no baking is needed! This easy recipe makes for a creamy dessert featuring layers of fresh bananas and smooth vanilla pudding and whipped topping nestled on top of a buttery graham cracker crust.

Prep Time15

Chill Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 532kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 3.4 oz packet vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
2 bananas peeled and sliced into coins
1 ½ cups nilla wafers divided
1 graham cracker crust

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the milk and pudding mix, set aside to thicken
1 3.4 oz packet vanilla pudding mix, 1 ½ cups whole milk
In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form, remove one cup and place into the fridge for decorating the pie, then set aside the remainder until needed.
1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In another separate large bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth, then add the prepared pudding and mix again. Fold in the remaining whipped cream, then transfer half the mixture to the pie crust.
8 oz cream cheese, 1 graham cracker crust
Top with one layer of sliced banana and one layer of nilla wafers, then spread remaining pie mixture over the top.
2 bananas, 1 ½ cups nilla wafers
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with the reserved whipped cream and sliced banana and extra nilla wafers if desired.

Notes

Use firm, ripe bananas and not overly ripe, softer bananas.
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature on the counter first. It will help it mix smoother and easier.
When you fold the whipped cream into the filling, fold it gently with a spatula to combine it. Make sure the filling is cool so the whipped cream incorporates without separating or melting.

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