Description
Indulge in the classic delight of Banana Cream Pie, where creamy vanilla pudding meets ripe bananas and a buttery graham cracker crust. This luscious dessert is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy family dinners. Each slice offers a joyful burst of flavor that transports you straight to dessert paradise. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crust: If using a store-bought graham cracker crust, set aside. For homemade, crush 10-12 graham crackers with melted butter and press into a pie pan.
- Make the Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until smooth; let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the Bananas: Cut bananas into rounds, ensuring they are slightly thick for texture.
- Assemble the Pie: Layer half of the banana slices in the crust, pour half of the pudding on top, then repeat with remaining bananas and pudding.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Generously spread fresh whipped cream over the pie.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking needed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg