Description
Classic No-Bake Banana Cream Pie Recipe: Velvety Smooth Filling
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) pre-made graham cracker crust
- 4 ripe medium bananas, sliced
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk (whole milk works best for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
- Optional: 1/4 cup powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the instant vanilla pudding according to package directions, using the cold milk. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the pudding mixture stand for 5 minutes to set slightly.
- Arrange a single layer of sliced bananas evenly over the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
- Pour half of the thickened pudding mixture over the bananas. Top with a second layer of banana slices. Pour the remaining pudding over the second layer of bananas.
- Gently spread half of the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer, sealing the edges.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely firm. This step is key for a perfect slice.
- Before serving, top the pie with the remaining whipped topping. If desired, dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve this simple banana dessert immediately after topping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Banana Cream Pie, Dessert, No-Bake