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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Banana Pudding Pie

    Banana Pudding Pie

    Published: Apr 7, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Silver fork inserted into a piece of banana pudding pie on white plate.

    This no bake banana pudding pie is made with a quick and easy graham cracker crust and a creamy, velvety filling made with 2 kinds of instant pudding mix! It’s an easy dessert recipe that puts a shortcut twist on a classic banana pudding recipe that everyone will love!

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    Banana pudding pie garnished with whipped cream and nilla wafers.

    Table of contents

    • Easy Banana Pie Recipe
    • Ingredients/shopping list
    • Variations/ Substitutions
    • How to Make Banana Pudding Pie
    • Tips
    • FAQ’s

    Easy Banana Pie Recipe

    As warmer weather approaches we start to think about all the refreshing, no-bake desserts we can make and enjoy throughout the spring and summer.

    A delicious banana pudding pie is the perfect dessert for potlucks, BBQs, and any holiday gathering. Everyone loves the flavor of banana and even if they don’t, who doesn’t love pudding?!

    It’s a crowd pleaser and no one will ever know how easy it is to make with simple ingredients!

    This recipe is a twist on the classic banana cream pie perfect for when you’re craving that creamy luscious filling but don’t have the time to make a custard from scratch.

    It’s got loads of banana flavor and tastes just like an old fashioned banana cream pie, but it’s ready in a total of 25 minutes!

    The hardest part is waiting for it to chill. Just one slice of banana pudding pie is worth it, believe me!

    Silver fork inserted into a slice of banana pudding pie on white plate.

    Ingredients/shopping list

    Several bowls with ingredients for Banana Pudding Pie - graham cracker crumbs, butter, salt, cinnamon and sugar.
    For the crust
    Several bowls with ingredients for Banana Pudding Pie - instant vanilla and banana pudding, half-and-half, bananas, cool whip, vanilla extract and nilla wafers.
    For the Pie

    The Pie Crust

    • Graham crackers: Pulse the cookies yourself or buy a package of graham cracker crumbs.
    • White sugar: Needed to sweeten the crust.
    • Cinnamon: Adds a delicious warm flavor.
    • Salt: For taste.
    • Butter, melted: We use melted butter to turn the dry crumbs into a wet sand. It helps the crust bind together.

    For the Filling

    • Instant banana pudding: This is the powdered mix that requires a liquid to form the pudding. Not the ready made pudding cups!
    • Instant Vanilla pudding: I like using a combination of vanilla and banana as I find using 2 packages of the banana is a bit too much.
    • Half-and-half: This is what turns the pudding powder into the pudding, instantly! Half and half keeps it rich and creamy.
    • Cool whip topping, thawed: Folding this whipped topping into the pudding gives it a lighter, fluffy texture.
    • Vanilla extract: Adds even more flavor.
    • Optional garnish: Store bought or homemade whipped cream, banana slices, and vanilla wafers.

    Variations/ Substitutions

    1: For a fun variation on the filling, you can fold in some sliced banana to the filling just before you pour it into the pie crust. Or add a layer of fresh banana slices on top of the crust.
    2. You can also pulse some Nilla wafers in with the graham crackers for the crust.
    3. Drizzle some caramel sauce on top just before serving for an extra bit of presentation.
    4. Chocolate banana cream pie you say? Swap the vanilla pudding mix with the chocolate pudding mix for a chocolaty twist!

    Prepare the Crust Ahead of Time

    If you’re not using a pre-made crust, quickly combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the melted butter and combine until the crumbs are wet.

    Transfer crumbs to a prepared 9” pie pan and press to an even ¼” layer on the bottom and up the sides. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes and allow it to cool completely.

    How to Make Banana Pudding Pie

    This recipe will come together in a few steps, and once your crust is ready, it’s smooth sailing! Take it one step further and make it ahead the day before for a fuss-free dessert the next day!

    Pudding mix in white bowl.

    Step 1: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the banana pudding mix and vanilla pudding mix with half and half for 2 minutes. Use an electric hand mixer, or the whisk attachment if using the stand mixer.

    White bowl of cool whip and pudding mixture.

    Step 2: Gently fold in the cool whip topping and stir in vanilla extract until fully mixed in.

    Filling spread into pie crust.

    Step 3: Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until it’s firm and fully set.

    Banana pudding pie garnished with whipped cream and nilla wafers.

    Step 4: Decorate your banana pudding pie with some piped fresh whipped cream, sliced bananas, and Nilla wafers, if desired.

    Tips

    • I love a graham cracker crust, but if you have a ready made pie crust on hand, go ahead and use that. Save yourself some time!
    • Squirt your sliced bananas with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
    • With that being said, it’s a good idea to wait to decorate your pie, until just before serving.
    • If you don’t have half and half, you can use either 2% or whole milk instead.
    • Follow directions in recipe, not on the box of the instant pudding!
    • Make sure he pie crust is completely cool before adding the filling so the residual heat doesn’t affect the texture of the finished pie.

    FAQ’s

    How to store leftover banana pudding pie?

    Keep any leftover pie covered with plastic wrap or foil and keep it refrigerated for up to 4 days.

    Can I use only instant banana pudding?


    You can replace the vanilla pudding with more banana flavor if preferred. Some people find it overwhelmingly banana, but if you like it that way, go for it.

    What if I don’t have a food processor to make crumbs?


    You can either buy a box of graham cracker crumbs already done for you, or you can do it yourself using a different method.

    Place the crackers in a zip-top bag. Release as much air from the bag as possible before sealing it. Crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Voila!

    If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

    Silver fork inserted into a piece of banana pudding pie on white plate.

    Banana Pudding Pie

    This no bake Banana pudding pie is made with a quick and easy graham cracker crust and a creamy, velvety filling made with 2 kinds of instant pudding mix! It's an easy dessert recipe that puts a shortcut twist on a classic banana pudding recipe that everyone will love!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Chilling Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 325kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    For the Crust

    • 1 ½ cups graham crackers crumbled
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted

    For the Pie

    • 1 box 3.4 ounces instant banana pudding
    • 1 box 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding
    • 2 cups half-and-half
    • 8 ounces cool whip topping thawed
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Optional garnishes: Whipped Cream Bananas, and Nilla Wafers

    Instructions

    For the Crust

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9” pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a medium bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and stir to combine.
      1 ½ cups graham crackers, ¼ cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
    • Then, add in the melted butter and stir combined well and all crumbs are wet.
      6 tablespoons butter
    • Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the prepared pie dish and press evenly into an ¼” thick layer on the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

    For the Pie

    • In a large mixing bowl, add the banana pudding, vanilla pudding, and half-and-half and beat with an electric mixer (or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment) for 2 minutes. (you can also use a hand whisk)
      1 box, 1 box, 2 cups half-and-half
    • Then add in the cool whip topping and vanilla extract and gently stir until fully mixed in.
      8 ounces cool whip topping, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pour the filling onto the cooled crust.
    • Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm and fully set.
    • Garnish with fresh whipped cream, sliced banana and Nilla wafers if desired.
      Optional garnishes: Whipped Cream

    Notes

    Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor or place them in a zip closure plastic baggie and crush with a rolling pin. You can also buy pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs.
    Use 2 boxes of banana pudding if you’d like but a mixture if the best.
    Use regular whole milk instead of half-and-half if desired.
    Mix in a few vanilla wafer cookie crumbs into the graham cracker crumbs.
    Add a dash of banana extract.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katherine

      April 14, 2023 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Can you use cooked pudding if you let it cool it first .

      Reply
      • Sherri

        April 16, 2023 at 9:04 pm

        I have never tried it. Let me know if you happen to try it!

        Reply
    2. Linda Mendez

      April 12, 2023 at 11:35 pm

      Can we use store bought pie Graham cracker crust?

      Reply
      • Sherri

        April 16, 2023 at 9:03 pm

        You absolutely can! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Tami

      April 12, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Made before but with milk the half & half makes it better so creamy

      Reply

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