Easy Banana Cream Pie
This banana cream pie with instant pudding is so delicious. You can whip this pie up in less than 15 minutes start to finish-- including the pie crust!
Banana Cream Pie with Instant Pudding
The recipe i'm sharing today is banana cream pie made made an instant pudding mix as a starter. It can be made using a graham cracker crust or a traditional pie crust, but using the traditional crust is our favorite!
What do you need to make banana cream pie?
- Instant Banana Pudding
- Pie Crust
- Milk
- Bananas
- Whipped Cream
To make this recipe all you need is a pie crust, instant banana pudding, milk, bananas and whipped cream! Don't be fooled by how easy it is to throw together though, it is so good!
How to make banana cream pie:
- Bake pie crust according to directions or recipe, if you're making crust from scratch.
- Whisk pudding mixture and milk together and chill in the fridge.
- Layer sliced bananas on top of the crust.
- Pour pudding mixture on top of the bananas and spread evenly.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy!
Pro Tips to Make Perfect Instant Pudding Cream Pie
- Use High-Quality Instant Pudding:
- Choose a reputable brand of instant pudding mix for the best flavor and texture. Chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch are classic choices.
- Use Whole Milk:
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk instead of skim or low-fat options. Follow the pudding mix instructions for the milk quantity.
- Whisk Thoroughly:
- Whisk the pudding mix and milk thoroughly to avoid lumps. Use a wire whisk and ensure you reach the edges of the bowl to incorporate all the mix.
- Let It Set Properly:
- Allow the pudding to set for the recommended time in the refrigerator. This ensures a firm and stable filling for your pie.
- Add Whipped Cream:
- Top your pie with freshly whipped cream just before serving. You can sweeten it with a bit of sugar and add vanilla extract for flavor.
- Decorate Creatively:
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, fruit slices, or cookie crumbles to add texture and visual appeal. This step is where you can get creative with your presentation.
If you make this easy banana cream pie recipe and like it, we would love for you to leave us a comment and review! They mean so much to us!
Easy Banana Cream Pie Recipe
A banana cream pie recipe so delicious you won't believe how easy it is to make!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 232kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 pie crust you can make your own, or use a frozen store bought one. Both are delicious!
- 1 package instant banana pudding
- 1 ¾ cup milk
- 2 bananas
- 1 carton cool whip
Instructions
- Bake pie crust according to package/recipe directions.
- While crust is baking, whisk pudding mix and milk together until well combined. Refrigerate pudding mixture.
- After crust is cooled, slice bananas and layer on bottom of crust. Pour pudding mixture over bananas. Spread whipped cream over pudding mixture.
- Refrigerate until set, usually an hour or two, and enjoy!
Notes
Can be made using a graham cracker or traditional pie crust. Store leftover pie in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Mmmm. I want another piece already. Hope you all enjoy this pie as much as we do!
This pie was everything that I wanted it to be and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!
I love banana cream pie! It is my favorite dessert! My hubby made this for me for my birthday and it was the best dessert for all of us! Perfect consistency and flavor in every bite!
I loved making this with instant pudding because I knew it would be a success!
I'm so so glad you love it!
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What size package of pudding do you use? Thanks!
The standard 3.9 oz containers! But if you have a bigger package on hand that is fine, you just may not need all the filling.
There’s nothing like homemade banana cream pie!! So yummy!
Right? Thank you so much!
I love Banana Cream Pie. This recipe looks delicious. I would love to have you share this with this weeks Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop. The link to the party is
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/11/washi-tape-idea-book-and-wednesdays.html#
I hope to see you there.
Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Jessica,
YUM! We love Banana Cream Pie and this look delicious! I'll have to make one for my hubby :) Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, ladies :)
Michelle
That looks pretty easy! I agree with Sarah, maybe chocolate pudding would be even better. I don't think I'll ever try to make my own pie crust again, though. Disastrous.
Yum! My mom makes this same recipe! My favorite though is when she switches out the banana pudding mix for CHOCOLATE. Still puts banana slices in. Have you tried it? If not, I encourage you to...