Banana Pudding Pie
If you love easy recipes with big nostalgic flavor, this Banana Pudding Pie is a must-try. With a crunchy vanilla wafer crust, creamy banana pudding filling, and whipped topping, it’s a no-bake dessert that’s perfect for gatherings, or a weeknight treat. It’s a simple dessert recipe that delivers the comforting taste of classic banana pudding in pie form. Using instant pudding mix makes it quick, but you still get all the creamy, banana-rich goodness you expect from a traditional pudding pie. Plus, this recipe is great for first-time pie makers!
Ingredient Notes
- vanilla wafer cookies – Crushed to create a crunchy, classic banana pudding-style crust.
- sugar – Adds sweetness to balance the salty notes in the cookies.
- butter – Binds the cookie crumbs together for the pie crust.
- instant banana pudding – Provides quick banana flavor without cooking a homemade pudding.
- milk – Combine with the pudding mix to form a smooth pudding mixture.
- bananas – Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and soft texture.
- whipped topping – Spread over the pudding for a creamy, light topping.
Yes! It’s even better when made a day in advance. Just wait to add the decorative wafers until right before serving.
Place the cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or heavy skillet.
Absolutely. A homemade pudding made with egg yolks, whole milk, and vanilla extract will give this dessert an even richer flavor.
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Not as written, but you can use gluten-free vanilla wafers and ensure the pudding mix is gluten-free.
Banana Pudding Pie
- In a food processor, pulse vanilla wafer cookies until finely crushed.
- Add sugar and melted butter, and pulse until the mixture sticks together.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill for 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour the pudding mixture into the chilled crust and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Layer sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
- Spread whipped topping over the entire surface of the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour, then decorate with extra vanilla wafers before serving.
Banana Pudding Pie
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 60 vanilla wafer cookies
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 5 ounce box instant banana pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 2 bananas sliced
- 8 ounce container whipped topping
- Additional vanilla wafers for decorating optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse vanilla wafer cookies until finely crushed.
- Add sugar and melted butter, and pulse until the mixture sticks together.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill for 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour the pudding mixture into the chilled crust and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Layer sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
- Spread whipped topping over the entire surface of the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour, then decorate with extra vanilla wafers before serving.
Nutrition
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