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No Bake Banana Cream Pie

No Bake Banana Cream Pie – The perfect easy no bake pie recipe that takes just minutes to make! This banana pie is made with only 6 simple ingredients and is perfect for parties!

No Bake Banana Cream Pie

I can’t resist a slice of banana cream pie! I was headed to a party a few weeks ago and decided that I wanted to bring a no bake pie. I had some fresh bananas which made me think “what about a banana cream pie?” so I got to work. To make it an easy, no bake version of the original, I used a graham cracker crust and used instant pudding. You can either use banana or vanilla pudding in this recipe.

When it came to assembly, I laid slices of fresh banana at the bottom of the pie and then topped it with pudding, cool whip, and another layer of bananas around the edge. I like to serve it with a drizzle of caramel sauce!

Common Questions About Making No Bake Banana Cream Pie

What is a no bake banana cream pie?

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 1 pie that has about 8 slices.

Do I have to use cool whip?

Yes. I do recommend sticking with brand name cool whip, the generic no name version I tried first didn’t seem to hold its shape as well as brand name.

Can I use milk instead of half and half?

Please stick to using the half and half, I found that milk is too thin in testing.

How can I garnish this pie?

I like to place some fresh banana along the edge but you could also top it with some fresh fruit for a pop of color or some toasted coconut for a tropical feel.

Can I make a homemade crust?

Yes! Feel free to make a homemade crust out of graham crackers (or nilla wafers). To do so, you will need –

  • 3 cups graham crackers (crushed into crumbs)
  • 2/3 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions –

In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until well combined.

Press into a 9″ pie plate and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

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Yield: 8 Servings

No Bake Banana Cream Pie

No Bake Banana Cream Pie

No Bake Banana Cream Pie – The perfect easy no bake pie recipe that takes just minutes to make! This banana pie is made with only 6 simple ingredients and is perfect for parties!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-3 bananas (divided)
  • 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
  • 2 (3.4 ounces) packets instant banana or vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub cool whip (divided)

Instructions

  1. Slice half of the bananas then carefully arrange on the bottom and sides of the pie crust. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix and half-and-half until smooth, then add in the condensed milk and stir until completely combined.
  3. Fold in half the cool whip, then carefully transfer the mixture to the pie crust*.
  4. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, then top with the remaining cool whip and bananas.
  5. Slice and serve.

Notes

* Do not overfill the pie crust - there may be be a bit of extra filling.

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