Description
Banana Pudding Pie is a creamy Southern dessert layered with fresh bananas, homemade vanilla pudding, a Nilla wafer crust, and whipped cream. Make it today and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
65 vanilla wafers, divided
5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the pie:
2 ripe bananas, sliced
For the pudding:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the whipped cream:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350F and lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse 45 vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Reserve 1/4 cup of crumbs for topping later. Combine remaining crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the pie plate. Bake for 10–12 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Cook the Pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches a low boil (7–10 minutes).
- Temper the Eggs: Add a few tablespoons of the hot pudding mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper, then stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to stir over low heat until thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Assemble the Pie: Layer half of the banana slices over the cooled crust. Pour half of the pudding on top. Add 20 reserved vanilla wafers as a layer. Add the remaining bananas and finish with the rest of the pudding. Chill in the refrigerator until completely cool.
- Make Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Finish and Serve: Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie and sprinkle with reserved vanilla wafer crumbs. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas for the best flavor and texture.
Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for best results.
Pie is best enjoyed within 48 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American