Banana Cream Pie
Banana cream pie is a timeless dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with creamy vanilla filling and fresh bananas, all topped with fluffy whipped cream. This delightful treat offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, or cozy evenings at home. With its simple preparation and stunning presentation, this banana cream pie will not only evoke sweet memories but also impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.4 oz (1 package) instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly. Press into a pie dish and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk and instant pudding mix until thickened. Gently fold in sliced bananas.
- Pour half of the banana mixture into the cooled crust, add more banana slices on top, then pour the remaining mixture.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the pie.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg