Best 7 Creamy Banana Pie Recipes

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When it comes to classic comfort food desserts, creamy banana pie is a timeless favorite. Its irresistible combination of creamy, sweet filling, flaky crust, and fresh banana slices makes it a perfect indulgence for any occasion. Whether you prefer a traditional Southern-style pie with a buttery crust or a more modern version with a graham cracker crust, there's a creamy banana pie recipe out there to satisfy your craving. With so many variations, finding the best recipe can be daunting. This article will guide you through the key elements to consider when selecting a creamy banana pie recipe, ensuring that your next baking endeavor results in a delectable treat that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHOCOLATE-BANANA PIE



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You can make almost any dessert more awesome with chocolate. In this cream pie, fresh banana and chocolate make a truly irresistible combo. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry for single-crust pie
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 medium bananas, sliced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Shaved unsweetened chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, mix 2/3 cup sugar, flour and gelatin. Whisk in half-and-half and egg yolks; cook, whisking constantly, until temperature reaches 160° and mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream and extracts. Transfer 3/4 cup mixture to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate until blended. Refrigerate both mixtures until set but not firm, about 30 minutes., Spread chocolate mixture evenly over crust. Fold bananas into nonchocolate mixture; spread over chocolate layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top; if desired, sprinkle with shaved chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 30g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CREAMY BANANA CREAM PIE



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From Connie Griffin at Hope Lodge. This is the best banana cream pie you will ever eat. check the reviews for different ways to go on this. the crust is dead easy , and adds a lot to the recipe. i like banana pudding also .

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
12 ounces Cool Whip, divided
3 large bananas
1 (6 ounce) package instant vanilla or 1 (6 ounce) package banana instant pudding
1/2 cup cold milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour, butter and pecans. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together. Fold in 1 cup Cool Whip. Spread over crust.
  • Slice bananas and arrange on top of cream cheese.
  • Whisk pudding mix and milk.
  • Mix in remaining Cool Whip.
  • Spread on top of bananas.
  • Refrigerate.

CREAMY BANANA PIE



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When I read that Taste of Home was having a banana recipe contest, I knew instantly the recipe I should share. This delectable pie is from a recipe I found years ago, and everyone who tastes it enjoys its delicious old-fashioned flavor. -Rita Pribyl, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 medium firm bananas, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 pastry shell (10 inches), baked
Juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
1/2 cup apple jelly

Steps:

  • Soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover the surface of custard with plastic wrap and chill until no longer warm. , Slice 3 bananas; fold into custard along with whipped cream. Spoon into pie shell. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4-5 hours. , Just before serving, place lemon juice in a small bowl and slice the remaining banana into it. Melt jelly in a saucepan over low heat. Drain banana; pat dry and arrange over filling. Brush banana with the jelly. Sprinkle with grated lemon peel. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY BANANA PECAN PIE



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You'll get many compliments when you serve this layered banana beauty. It's a snap to prepare because the filling starts with instant pudding mix. -Isabel Fowler, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 large firm bananas, sliced
1-1/3 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread over the crust. Arrange bananas on top. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Immediately pour over bananas. Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with pecans if desired. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 39g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY BANANA-BERRY PIE



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Cool, creamy and topped with bananas and fresh blueberries, this pretty pie from our Test Kitchen is lighter than air and sure to melt all resistance to dessert!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1-1/4 cups cold fat-free milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
1 package (.9 ounce) sugar-free instant banana pudding mix
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium bananas
1/3 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Unroll pastry on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle with pecans; lightly roll pecans into pastry. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the milk, sour cream and sugar substitute. Gradually whisk in dry pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping. , Place lemon juice in a small bowl. Slice bananas into juice and stir gently to coat. Set aside 1/3 cup; spoon remaining banana slices into the crust. Top with pudding mixture, blueberries and reserved banana slices. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY BANANA-BERRY PIE



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Make and share this Creamy Banana-Berry Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups cold nonfat milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant banana pudding mix
2 cups sugar-free whipped topping
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium bananas
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
1 graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine milk, sour cream and Splenda.
  • Whisk in pudding mix then fold in whipped topping.
  • Place lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Slice bananas into juice and stir gently to coat.
  • Set aside 1/3 cup, spoon remaining banana slices into the crust.
  • Top with pudding mixture, blueberries and reserved banana slices.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

CREAMY BANANA CREAM PIE



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This home made custardy pudding really makes this banana pie extra creamy and yummy! I don't know what more to say about it...it's just plain YUMMY!

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 deep dish 9 inch pie shell, baked
3/4 c sugar, divided
1/4 c corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 c milk
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
3-4 bananas
1/2 c coconut, toasted
1 c whipping cream
1/4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Bake pie shell, according to directions on package or make your own from scratch. Allow to cool. Set Aside.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 c sugar, corn starch and salt. Add egg and yolks and whisk or mix with hand mixer until smooth.
  • 3. In a medium saucepan, add milk and remaining 1/4 c sugar and heat just until it starts to boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and drizzle into egg mixture slowly while whisking briskly, when you have added about half the milk, stop and start pouring egg mixture back into pan whisking constantly, return to heat and whisk until thick. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla, whisking it until smooth and creamy.
  • 4. Quickly slice 2-3 bananas (2 if large, 3 if small) into pie shell, pour pudding over top of bananas. (Or you can stir the slices into pudding as well) Place in refrigerator to cool for at least an hour.
  • 5. Toast coconut, place on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet, and bake for 4-7 minutes at 350. Stirring half way through. Ovens vary a lot, so watch closely.
  • 6. Whip cream with powdered sugar until peaks form. Spread over top of cooled pie, sprinkle with toasted coconut and place banana slices around edge of pie if desired. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use ripe bananas.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, bake it and then let it cool completely. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the pie, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish the pie with whipped cream, banana slices, or chocolate shavings.

Conclusion:

With its creamy filling, light and flaky crust, and irresistible banana flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just because, this pie is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this creamy banana pie a try.

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