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Delicious Banana Cream Pie with Fresh Banana: A Sweet Slice of Heaven

Delicious Banana Cream Pie with Fresh Banana is a creamy and nostalgic dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with velvety banana pudding, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or anytime you crave a sweet slice of comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Banana Cream Filling:
  • 1 package 3.4 oz instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping and Garnish:
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • Whipped cream optional, for topping
  • Honey optional, for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Crust:
  1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Make the Banana Cream Filling:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix into cold milk until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to fully set.
Whip the Cream:
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Reserve half for the filling and the rest for topping.
Combine the Pudding and Whipped Cream:
  1. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture to create a light and creamy filling.
Assemble the Pie:
  1. Layer fresh banana slices over the bottom of the chilled crust. Spread the banana cream filling evenly over the bananas, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Add Toppings:
  1. Top the pie with the reserved whipped cream, spreading or piping it decoratively. Arrange additional banana slices on top and drizzle with honey, if desired.
Chill and Serve:
  1. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • Prevent Banana Browning: Toss banana slices with a bit of lemon juice before adding them to the pie to prevent browning.
  • Store Leftovers: Keep the pie covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Customizable Crust: Swap the graham cracker crust for a pastry crust or chocolate cookie crust for a different twist.

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