Recipe For Banana Cream Pie With Instant Pudding
Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will wow your family and friends? Look no further than this recipe for banana cream pie with instant pudding! This creamy, flavorful dessert is perfect for any occasion, and the best part is that it can be made in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
For the filling:
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well to combine.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to press it firmly into the bottom and sides of the dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pudding mix, cold milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sliced bananas to the pudding mixture and stir until they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the pudding mixture into the cooled pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the pudding has set and the pie is firm.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie, making sure to cover the pudding mixture completely.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least another hour, or until the whipped cream has set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the crust mixture.
- If you don't have access to fresh bananas, you can use canned or frozen bananas instead.
- If you prefer a firmer pie, you can add an extra box of instant pudding mix to the filling mixture.
