No Bake Banana Cream Pie Recipe With Vanilla Wafers
Are you looking for a delicious dessert that requires no baking? Look no further than this no bake banana cream pie recipe! With its creamy filling, crunchy vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas, this pie is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional banana slices, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, vanilla pudding mix, milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
4. In another large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of the filling.
5. Slice the additional banana into thin rounds and arrange on top of the whipped cream. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Variations
Want to switch it up? Here are some tasty variations:
- Chocolate crust: Use chocolate wafer crumbs instead of vanilla for a more decadent crust.
- Peanut butter filling: Mix in 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter to the filling for a peanut butter-banana flavor.
- Fruit topping: Instead of banana slices, top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
Conclusion
This no bake banana cream pie recipe with vanilla wafers is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and crunchy crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone in your family. So why not give it a try the next time you're looking for a sweet treat?
