Easy Banana Cream Pie – This recipe has all the delicious flavors of good old-fashioned banana cream pie but is literally done in minutes. Takes only 5-ingredients and is the most simple banana cream pie recipe ever!
I’m all about easy pie recipes that are quick and don’t require a lot of ingredients. This banana cream pie recipe is one of my top picks, as well as my strawberry cream pie and mint chocolate cream pie.
Banana cream pie
One of my very favorite pies is banana cream pie. My husband’s grandma makes banana cream pie for Thanksgiving every year (along with about a dozen other pies) and it’s always the kid’s favorite. I was shocked when I heard it was so simple to make!
This banana cream pie recipe is so easy and if you love bananas, you are bound to love this pie too. It’s light, fluffy and full of delicious banana flavor. Plus it’s made with just 5 simple ingredients…one being a box of instant banana pudding mix. It honestly doesn’t get any easier than this banana cream pie with jello pudding!
I dressed this banana cream pie up a little bit by piping on some homemade whipped cream with a large 1M tip. Then I added small dollops on the inside of the crust. I also garnished with some fresh banana slices too!
Ingredients for banana cream pie recipe
The secret ingredient in this easy banana cream pie is the instant banana pudding. It helps to make a creamy banana filling and has such great flavor. Doesn’t get any easier than this!
- Premade graham cracker crust or pie crust (can use homemade pie crust too)
- Instant Banana Pudding
- Milk
- Cool Whip
- Bananas
How to make banana cream pie
Scroll down for the printable easy banana cream pie recipe and video tutorial.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together pudding and milk for about 2-3 minutes (until mixture thickens).
- Fold in Cool Whip and banana slices, then pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Chill banana cream pie for at least 3 hours before serving. Top with remaining cool whip (or whipped cream) and fresh bananas.
Can you make banana cream pie the day before?
Yes! The banana cream pie needs to chill for at least 3 hours before serving in order to set, so it’s even better if you can let it set overnight! Just make the banana cream pie according to instructions and then place in the refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and fresh bananas.
How long does banana cream pie last?
This easy banana cream pie will keep in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. To store, just loosely cover the pie top with aluminum foil (or plastic wrap) and place in the fridge.
Easy Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 5.1 ounces instant banana pudding (1 box)
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup cool whip
- 2-3 medium bananas (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
- 1 graham cracker crust or pie crust (premade)
Instructions
- Whisk pudding and milk in a bowl for 2-3 minutes, or until it has thickened. Fold in Cool Whip and sliced bananas. Then pour the filling into the pie.
- Chill at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with the remaining cool whip (or whipped cream) and fresh bananas.
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Now somebody give me a gigantic fork so I can dig right into this easy banana cream pie! Yum!
Looks so delicious!
Do you bake the pie crust before filling?
So excited to try this!
Did you mush the bananas up inside or are they still just in slices mixed in with pudding?
Hi Holly! The bananas are sliced and mixed in with the pudding! :)
Banana cream pie has been my #1 pregnancy craving so far! I made this today and used fresh whipped cream instead of cool whip & it was amazing!
Thank you!
Mmmm fresh whipped cream would be perfect on this banana cream pie! I need to make it again! :)
Where in the store do you get a pre made and cooked pie crust? I NEED TO MAKE THIS YUMMO….
I found the crust you mentioned for the recipe I wasn’t thinking when i posted the question….lol…I did make this and so far so good. Thanks
I think deep dish would be better. The mixture is a lil too much for a regular pie crust. I just tried it today and it’s in the fridge as we speak.
Can I substitute the milk with almond milk? Cows milk upsets my stomach.
Thank you
I’ve never tried that substitute, but it should work just fine! :)
is the milk to make the pudding or is it for the recipe?
The milk is used with the pudding mix. :)
Thanks for sharing this recipe! It turned out great and is the fastest (and one of the best!) pies that I’ve ever made! Thanks so much!
In reference to the Easy Banana Pie, can you use the Banana Pudding that you add milk to & cook until thick, instead of the instant banana pudding? & if you can, do I leave out the cool whip?
Thank you, my family seems to like the stovetop pudding better than instant!
Sharon
You could definitely use a heated pudding! Just let it cool in the fridge, then go ahead and mix in the Cool Whip (or substitute whipped cream) and the banana slices before folding into the pie crust.
Every time I make banana cream pie or coconut cream pie with Graham cracker crust it always falls apart.
I LOVE banana cream pie! My college boyfriend’s mom used to make it a ton and I never got the recipe. Can’t wait to try!
This is like a ray of sunshine in a sea of all things pumpkin….love it!!
I’m a sucker for pies, especially banana cream pie.
I love this, looks so yummy.
This banana cream pie looks absolutely delicious! Making this ASAP!!!
Looks gorgeous! These are seriously mouth watering, this would disappear so quickly!
This looks totally awesome! This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
This pie is a must make on the Holidays! Have to add it to my dessert menu!
To make it lighter, can you substitute Light Cool Whip?
Yes, definitely :)
Can I make this the night before to eat the next day?
Yes, it can be made the night before :)