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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Pie

This Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Pie is a nostalgic dessert that combines creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and a buttery shortbread crust!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar divided
For the Pudding Filling:
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Optional:
  • Extra shortbread cookies crumbled, for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

The Method for Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Pie
  1. Step 1: Make the Shortbread Crust
    Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and ½ cup of granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Pudding Filling
    In a saucepan, whisk together ⅓ cup of cornstarch and ½ teaspoon of salt. Slowly add in 2 cups of milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Flavor the Pudding
    Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and let the pudding cool slightly. In a separate bowl, beat 4 ounces of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually fold in the warm pudding mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Pie
    Slice the 3 ripe bananas and layer them evenly on the cooled shortbread crust. Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Whip the Cream
    In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Step 6: Top the Pie
    Spread the whipped cream over the pudding layer, smoothing it out gently. If desired, crumble extra shortbread cookies on top for added texture and flavor.
  7. Step 7: Chill Before Serving
    Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use ripe bananas that are slightly speckled for natural sweetness.
  • Ensure your pudding has cooled slightly before mixing in the cream cheese to avoid melting it.
  • Consider folding in crushed nuts or extra cookie crumbs into the whipped cream for added crunch.
  • This pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To prevent bananas from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before layering.