Description
This No Bake Banana Cream Pie with Caramelized Bananas features a graham cracker crust layered with silky vanilla pudding and rich caramelized bananas, all topped with whipped cream. It’s a no-fuss dessert that delivers the nostalgic comfort of banana cream pie with a luxurious twist.
Ingredients
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tbsp butter. Stir in brown sugar and salt until syrupy.
- Add banana slices and cook 4–5 minutes until softened and caramelized. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth. Set aside to thicken.
- In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and remaining 6 tbsp melted butter. Press mixture into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Spread a layer of pudding over crust, top with half the caramelized bananas, then another layer of pudding, remaining bananas, and final layer of pudding.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle any remaining caramel from the pan on top.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe bananas to prevent mushiness when caramelized.
- Substitute banana pudding for vanilla for an extra banana flavor.
- Chocolate graham crackers, Oreos, or Biscoff cookies make great crust variations.
- Add toppings like toasted coconut, vanilla wafers, or banana slices for presentation.
- Use store-bought crust and whipped topping to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
