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Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie Recipe: Velvety and Classic

A perfect slice of banana cream pie recipe with graham cracker crust, creamy filling, banana slices, and whipped cream.
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You can make this classic, old-fashioned banana cream pie without turning on your oven! This recipe delivers a rich, velvety custard filling and is perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9 inch) pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 4 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk (whole milk works best)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the instant vanilla pudding according to the package directions, using the cold milk. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. This creates your creamy custard filling.
  2. Immediately fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Arrange a single layer of sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
  4. Pour half of the creamy pudding mixture over the bananas in the crust.
  5. Arrange the remaining banana slices over the first layer of filling.
  6. Gently spread the remaining half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
  7. Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping evenly over the top layer of the pie. If you want a slightly sweeter topping, dust lightly with powdered sugar.
  8. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm. This step is important for the best texture.
  9. Slice and serve your easy banana cream pie.

Notes

  • For a richer, from-scratch pie filling, you can substitute the instant pudding with a homemade vanilla custard base, but remember this will require stovetop cooking and cooling time.
  • Use very ripe, but not mushy, bananas for the best flavor in your homemade banana pie.
  • If you plan to serve this later, wait to slice the bananas until just before assembling to prevent browning. A little lemon juice tossed with the slices helps too.

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