Name: Easy Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 single pie crust (baked and cooled ); 2 bananas (plus extra for decorating); 2 cups cold milk; 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces each); 2 cups whipped topping ( such as Cool Whip, thawed and divided)

Easy Banana Cream Pie

This banana cream pie recipe is a quick version of an old-fashioned favorite.

A flaky pie crust is filled with layers of sliced bananas, velvety vanilla custard, and crowned with whipped topping!

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As Easy As Pie

Banana cream pie is a staple in my kitchen (along with a classic apple pie). Banana cream pie can certainly be made from scratch with eggs (either just yolks or whole eggs); however, we love this version because it’s so easy and has a nice thick texture.

Crust for Banana Cream Pie

This banana cream pie recipe can be set in a traditional pastry pie crust or a no-bake graham cracker crust.

Graham Cracker Crust: A graham cookie crust doesn’t require baking. Store-bought graham crusts tend to crack as the pie is served, so I suggest making a homemade graham crust; it takes about 5 minutes. This crust can also be made with vanilla wafer crumbs.

Pastry Crust: If using a pastry crust (either homemade or frozen from the store), you will want to blind bake the pie crust (bake it empty in the pie pan).

adding whipped cream to banana pudding to make Banana Cream Pie

How to Make Banana Cream Pie (shortcut recipe)

Bake the crust and cool completely if using pastry.
Fill the crust with sliced bananas and top with the banana cream filling.
Chill 4 hours or overnight, decorate with whipped cream and bananas.

mixing ingredients to make pudding layer for Banana Cream Pie

Quick Tips

When blind baking pastry, poke the crust with a fork to avoid bubbles.
If desired, this can be served in a no-bake graham crust (see notes)
Choose vanilla pudding; it really lets the fresh bananas’ flavor shine (banana pudding can overpower the fresh flavor).
Ensure the bananas are completely covered with the filling so they don’t brown.

To Store Cream Pies

Once the crust is finished, this banana pie recipe does not need to be baked. It tastes best when served chilled, refrigerate at least 3 to 4 hours uncovered before serving! If storing longer than 4 hours, lightly cover with plastic wrap.

Refrigerator: You can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days; if you keep it too long, the bananas may get a bit weepy, but it’ll still taste great!

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Author Holly Nilsson

Easy Banana Cream Pie

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 8

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

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Servings 8

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 4

Total Time 25

Equipment

9-inch Pie Plate

Ingredients

▢ 1 single pie crust baked and cooled
▢ 2 bananas plus extra for decorating
▢ 2 cups cold milk
▢ 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces each
▢ 2 cups whipped topping such as Cool Whip, thawed and divided

Instructions

For the Pastry

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

Slice the bananas and arrange over cooled pie crust.
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.
Spread the pudding mixture over the bananas. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Top with remaining whipped topping and decorate with banana slices and caramel or chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

For a No Bake Graham Crust, combine 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 ½ cups graham crumbs, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill for at least 15 minutes before filling.

4.87 from 249 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dessert, Pie

Cuisine American

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