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Banana cream pie in white pie dish.

Easy Banana Cream Pie

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Quick and easy banana cream pie is an old-fashioned favorite done in minutes! Sliced bananas and instant banana pudding make this no bake dessert amazing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk , cold
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 (5.1-ounce) box instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 2 medium bananas , sliced into 1/4-inch slices
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip , thawed, or whipped cream, divided
  • 1 baked pie crust , premade or homemade

Optional toppings: Cool Whip or Whipped Cream, Sliced Bananas, or Caramel Sauce

Instructions

  • Whisk milk with cornstarch. In small bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch until dissolved.
  • Make filling. In a large bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has thickened. Fold in 2 medium bananas and 4 ounces Cool Whip. Add more Cool Whip until there is enough filling to fill the crust. Save the remaining 4 ounces for topping.
  • Spread filling. Spread the filling evenly into the baked pie crust.
  • Chill. Chill at least 2 to 3 hours before serving. Top with any remaining Cool Whip (or whipped cream) and fresh bananas. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

NOTE: Recipe has been updated to include cornstarch to help thicken the filling. 
Milk: Make sure to use whole milk or 2% milk if you don't have whole. If you use skim milk, almond milk or soy milk it will not thicken properly and will be runny.
Crust: You can use a store-bought or homemade crust for this recipe. 
Make-ahead: This 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! Make the recipe according to instructions (do not add toppings) and then cover and place in the refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and fresh bananas.
Storage. Loosely cover the pie top with aluminum foil (or plastic wrap) and place in the fridge. It will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 246mg, Potassium: 252mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 168IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 112mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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