Heavenly Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate Drizzle
This heavenly banana cream pie features layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and a tangy whipped cream cheese filling on a graham cracker crust, finished with melted chocolate and rainbow sprinkles. A no-bake dessert that's ready in 45 minutes.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment
- Rubber spatula
- Medium saucepan (if melting chocolate on stovetop)
- Offset spatula or butter knife
Ingredients
Banana Cream Pie
- 2 tablespoons chocolate rainbow sprinkles or to taste
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz package
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust 9-inch (23 cm), 6 oz crust (170 g)
- 2 large bananas firm and yellow
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream for chocolate drizzle
Optional Homemade Graham Crust
- 1½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the instant vanilla pudding (or banana pudding for a stronger banana flavor) according to the package directions. Transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3–4 minutes. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions using a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and spread it evenly into the bottom of the graham cracker crust. Slice the bananas into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds and arrange them in a single layer over the pudding. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the bananas and spread it smooth with an offset spatula. Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the top. Finish by scattering the chocolate rainbow sprinkles over the chocolate drizzle. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the layers to set.
- Optional homemade graham crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups (150 g) crushed graham crackers and ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar. Pour in 5 tablespoons (70 g) melted unsalted butter (slightly less than a full stick for a tender, not rock-hard crust) and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate using the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake at 350°F / 175°C (180°C fan-forced) for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely before filling.
Notes
- Storage: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The bananas will darken slightly after day 2. Brush slices with lemon juice before assembling to slow browning.
- Freezer: Freeze whole or sliced for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator for 4–6 hours before serving.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the pie up to 24 hours in advance. Add sprinkles just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Substitutions: Swap instant vanilla pudding for instant banana pudding for a stronger banana flavor. Use Neufchâtel cheese in place of cream cheese for a lighter filling.
- Pro tip: Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently in three additions to keep maximum volume. Overfolding deflates the filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 6gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 2gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 1117IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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