Easy Banana Cream Pie

Easy Banana Cream Pie

8 servings
Whip up an easy banana cream pie using a pre-made crust for a quick and delicious treat!

Ingredients

  • single pie crust

    baked and cooled

    1
  • bananas

    plus extra for decorating

    2
  • cold milk
    2 c
  • instant vanilla pudding mix

    3.4 ounces each

    2 boxes
  • whipped topping

    such as cool whip, thawed and divided

    2 c

Directions

For the pastry

  1. 1

    If making a pastry crust, preheat the oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Roll the pie crust into a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry and fold the edges under. Crimp as desired. Poke the bottom of the crust with a fork.

  3. 3

    Cut an 11-inch circle of parchment paper and gently place in the pie crust and fill it with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for crust 15 minutes, remove the parchment and beans/weights and then bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.

For the filling

  1. 1

    Slice the bananas and arrange over cooled pie crust.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let rest for 3 minutes to thicken. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.

  3. 3

    Spread the pudding mixture over the bananas. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  4. 4

    Top with remaining whipped topping and decorate with banana slices and caramel or chocolate shavings if desired.

Easy Banana Cream Pie

Easy Banana Cream Pie

25 min8 servings293 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a sweet, comforting dessert that comes together in a flash? This Easy Banana Cream Pie recipe delivers classic flavor without the fuss, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any day of the week.The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity, making it one of the best banana cream pie recipes for home cooks. By starting with a pre-made, baked, and cooled pie crust, you bypass a significant step, ensuring a delicious dessert with minimal effort and quick prep.Prepare for a delightful treat featuring creamy, smooth vanilla pudding generously layered with fresh banana slices, all nestled in a flaky crust. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet vanilla and ripe banana, culminating in a light, airy finish from the whipped topping. This pie is designed to be a straightforward yet incredibly satisfying dessert, perfect for a casual family meal or a simple gathering, offering around 293 calories per serving.While this recipe shines in its classic form, you can play with the presentation. Use the "extra bananas for decorating" to create beautiful patterns on top, such as overlapping slices or a decorative border, before adding the final layer of whipped topping. You can also vary the ripeness of the bananas to achieve different levels of sweetness and texture in your pie.Serve this Easy Banana Cream Pie chilled as the perfect ending to any meal. It's an ideal dessert for potlucks, weeknight treats, or when you need a crowd-pleasing dish that looks impressive but is incredibly simple to prepare.

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