Easy Banana Pudding Pie with Cream Cheese Crust — The no-bake filling tastes like a fluffy slice of heaven and the crust is no-roll!! An easy, goofproof pie that anyone can make in minutes!!
Banana Cream Pie (with Pudding Mix!)
In honor of National Pi Day on 3.14 I couldn’t resist making a pie. It’s crazy good, super easy, and if I can make it, so can you.
There are plenty of bananas in every bite and I wasn’t shy about adding Nilla wafers.
There’s something about bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped topping that goes together so perfectly, and with a salted caramel drizzle, the pie tastes like a fluffy slice of heaven.
The crust is flaky, tender, and unique because there’s cream cheese incorporated along with Crisco Baking Sticks. I’ve made many cookies with cream cheese in the dough but never pie dough.
But I’m sold now because of how easy it is. You don’t even have to roll it out. Just mix it together, press it into a pie dish, and bake for about 15 minutes.
You’re going to love this quintessential comfort food dessert. It tastes like you slaved over it but it’s one of the easiest pies ever!
What’s in the Banana Pudding Pie?
I made this banana cream pie with vanilla pudding mix as well as a few other ingredient shortcuts. Here’s what goes into the banana pudding pie recipe:
- Crisco baking sticks
- Cream cheese
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Milk
- Cool Whip
- Bananas
- Lemon juice
- Nilla Wafers
- Salted caramel sauce
How to Make Banana Pudding Pie
You’ll first need to make the cream cheese crust. Simply beat together the cream cheese and shortening until fluffy. Then, add the flour and salt and beat until a dough forms.
Press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate that’s been sprayed with non-stick spray, then bake until lightly golden brown.
While the pie crust cools, make the filling. Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl. Fold in half of the whipped topping.
Next, you’ll want to toss the banana slices in a little lemon juice (this prevents them from turning brown). Add the bananas to the pudding mixture. Fold in the coarsely chopped Nilla Wafers last.
Turn the mixture into the cooled pie crust. Top with additional Cool Whip and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Can I Make This Pie in Advance?
I recommend serving the banana pudding pie within 24 hours of making it. However, it will last up to 5 days in the fridge. The bananas will turn brown over time, but the pie will still taste good!
Can I Make a Graham Cracker Crust?
Yes, you may make a graham cracker crust if desired. If you pop the crust into the fridge rather than baking it, you can even make this recipe a no-bake dessert!
Tips for Making Banana Cream Pie with Instant Pudding
The no-bake filling is made with pudding mix, whipped topping, bananas, and Nilla wafers. If you’re not a fan of these convenience products or don’t have them available in your area, this probably isn’t the recipe for you.
However I have an Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding recipe that’s totally from scratch.
Make sure to read over the recipe in full before beginning to ensure you purchase the correct sizes and types of all ingredients. I’ve only made the pie using the ingredients listed and can’t speak to what substitutions may or may not work.
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Easy Banana Pudding Pie with Cream Cheese Crust
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup Crisco Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
- 4 ounces 1/2 cup brick-style cream cheese, softened (do not use lite or fat free)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling
- one 5.1-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix, not cook-and-serve, not sugar-free or lite, not the 3-ounce size
- 1 ½ cups cold milk, I used fat-free skim; I recommend cow’s milk and not soy, almond, etc. because filling may not set up properly
- one 8-ounce tub Cool Whip or similar whipped topping, thawed to room temp, divided (lite or fat-free okay; real whipped cream deflates easily and isn’t recommended)
- 2 medium/large bananas, sliced into thin rounds (should be ripe but not overly ripe or they become mushy)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- about 2 1/2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped Nilla Wafers, divided (most of an 11-ounce box, reduced fat okay)
- caramel or salted caramel sauce for drizzling, storebought or homemade
Instructions
Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400F and spray a 9 or 10-inch pie dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and handheld electric mixer), add the shortening, cream cheese, and beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the flour, salt, and beat on low speed until a sandy, crumbly dough forms.
- Turn crumbly mixture out into prepared pie dish and using your fingertips, hard-pack the mixture to form and even, smooth crust making sure to press mixture up around sides of pie dish.
- Pierce crust in about a dozen places with a fork so steam can escape while baking.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until set and very lightly golden brown. Watch crust closely in final moments of baking as it will be prone to burning around the top edge.
- Set aside on a wire rack to cool while you make the filling.
Filling:
- To a large bowl, add the pudding mix, milk, and whisk to combine.
- Add half the whipped topping and whisk to incorporate.
- Slice the bananas, add to a medium bowl, drizzle with lemon juice, and use your fingers to gently toss to disperse the lemon juice which helps to prevent the bananas from turning brown.
- Add the bananas to the pudding mixture and fold gently to combine.
- Add about 1 1/2 heaping cups Nilla wafers and fold to combine.
- Turn mixture out into pie crust.
- Add and gently spread remaining half of the whipped topping.
- Sprinkle remaining Nilla wafers, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Prior to serving, drizzle with caramel sauce to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I just made banana cream pie. I topped mine with toasted coconut but man do I wish I had thought of caramel. This looks amazing.
I kept away from coconut on this one b/c so many people don’t love it. Those who love it, REALLY love it, but those who don’t really don’t so I thought let’s just do caramel :)
When we lived in Florida, my daughter’s school always celebrated Pi Day. I loved volunteering on Pi Day because it was one big Pi party with Pi games, Pi crafts and Pi pie! I’ve never been much of a pie maker, but bananas, cream cheese and Cool Whip on Pi Day? You had me at “you don’t even have to roll it out.” I need to go buy some bananas…
That’s amazing her school did a big thing for Pi Day. Until I started blogging 6 years ago, I had never even heard of it. But now, it’s the thing to do :) And yes this pie is so easy!!
Okay, 1. I love you for making a pie for Pi day. Really, OMG. 2. CREAM CHEESE CRUST. I so need to make that. 3. Best pie ever, pinned obvi!!
Until I started blogging 6 years ago, I had never even heard of Pi Day and then as the years went by I was always like wow, Dorothy is really into this holiday. And now, I always look forward to what you’re going to do for Pi Day! Remember last week when I told you I made a pudding mix and cool whip number, this was it :)
The crust too, seriously, SO EASY. No roll.
HOORAY for pie day! Love that this is so simple that it will work for last-minute celebrations too.
Before I over-did bananas, and was still in childhood love with them, I would beg my mom to make me my favorite banana dessert – the vanilla pudding and nilla wafers with slices of bananas. I also used to get banana cream pie at Perkins during our high school late night visits.
Love reminiscing with your recipes!
Bananas, nilla wafer, pudding, yep the snacks of childhood where we grew up!
Perkins. Omg this is SUCH a Perkins pie (except like way better, for real) but this is a trip down memory lane kind of pie for me too!
Your pie looks so great! The crust was really easy, wasn’t it?
I want to try yours, too!!
Yay for Pies today!! Looks delicious Averie!!
I want to try yours….hello, peanut butter! :)
This pie looks seriously delish!!! PINNED of course :)
Thanks for pinning, Aimee :)
What a yummy way to celebrate pie day! I need to give this pie a try! I’m especially intrigued by the crust!
Cream cheese crust?! WHAT?! How have I never had that before? I also have never had banana cream pie…so clearly I need to eat this WHOLE thing to make up for living under a pie rock my whole life. Pinned!
I’ve never had that crust before either and now….that will be the only crust I make since I hate making regular pie crust with a passion! Thanks for pinning :) And you NEED to try banana cream pie!!
Since I don’t like graham crackers or their crumbs..Nilla wafers are always my pie cookie of choice so this pie is just calling my name…all those bananas and cream and then the crisp cookies yum…This looks like it will be making an appearance on my Easter table.
I didn’t know you don’t like graham crackers or their crumbs (learn something new everyday! You’d think I wouldn’t remember these details, but over the years, I remember a staggering number of ‘mindless’ facts my regular readers and friends share!) but anyway the crust, beyond easy. The pie was soooo good! If you do make it for Easter, please LMK because I want to hear what everyone says!
When it comes to cream pies, I have a hard time picking a favorite between banana, coconut and chocolate. I’ve never tried a pastry crust with cream cheese so I am very intrigued. This pie looks amazing and so easy too!
Coconut gets such STRONG reactions from people, either love it or hate it (same with raisins for some reason) so I opted out of coconut and I have a chocolate/French Silk recipe that I’ll never cheat on now; so banana it was! I love banana pies too and Paula, this was so easy. If you ever need a dessert to bring to an event that’s super easy, this is the one!
I’m not that much of a banana-fan anymore, but it looks super delicious! *_*
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Pi Day is so close that I can almost taste it! Banana Cream Pie is such a comfort food dish. I’m thinking about my weekend plans already, and I believe that this might have to be made and consumed! Thank you, Averie. :D
Well if you try it, please LMK what you think!
This Pie looks amazing Averie and the crust is something I´ve never seen before – I´ll definitely give it a try!
I hadn’t ever seen it before either and so glad I did – it’s my new go-to crust!
I love a no strings attached holiday where we eat pie! It’s the best. I’m a teacher, and our PTA is making us pies on Friday. Cannot WAIT.
This pie crust is amazing, and I want to try it. It looks so much easier than a traditional pastry dough! And that filling. This is a fantastic pie, Averie!
I remember you telling me recently you’re a teacher and that is so awesome your PTA is making you pies! You deserve it and yes this is the easiest crust ever and my new go-to for that reason!