Banana Cream Pie With Jello Pudding And Cream Cheese
Who doesn't love a good banana cream pie? This classic American dessert is a crowd-pleaser, and for good reason. It's creamy, sweet, and satisfying. But have you ever tried making it with Jello pudding and cream cheese? The combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet Jello pudding takes this banana cream pie to the next level. In this article, we'll share with you our favorite recipe for banana cream pie with Jello pudding and cream cheese. Let's get started!
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) package Jello Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Bake the pie crust according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Jello pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes.
4. Add softened cream cheese to the pudding mix and whisk until smooth.
5. Fold in the whipped cream until completely combined.
6. Place a layer of sliced bananas in the bottom of the pie crust.
7. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
8. Add another layer of sliced bananas on top of the pudding mixture.
9. Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the bananas.
10. Top with chopped walnuts (optional).
11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips
1. Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
2. Make sure the pie crust is completely cooled before adding the pudding mixture.
3. You can use store-bought whipped cream, but we recommend making your own for the best flavor.
4. If you don't have walnuts, you can use other nuts or omit them altogether.
Variations
1. Chocolate Banana Cream Pie: Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the pudding mixture before adding the whipped cream.
2. Strawberry Banana Cream Pie: Replace the sliced bananas with sliced strawberries.
3. Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie: Add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter to the pudding mixture before adding the whipped cream.
Conclusion
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious banana cream pie with Jello pudding and cream cheese. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from holidays to potlucks to weeknight dinners. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
