This No Bake Banana Pudding Pie is the perfect easy dessert when you’re craving a classic Southern treat without turning on the oven. Made with simple ingredients, this creamy banana pudding pie is layered with vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, crunchy vanilla wafers, and fluffy whipped topping for the ultimate no-bake dessert. Best of all, the recipe makes two pies, one to enjoy with family and one to share with a friend, neighbor, or potluck. It’s an effortless dessert that’s guaranteed to disappear fast.

Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Pie Recipe

I’ve been obsessed with banana pudding ever since my Southern momma and grandmas introduced me to old-fashioned banana pudding topped with a fluffy meringue. Over the years, I’ve learned that every Southern cook has their own special way of making it, and I think there’s room to love them all. At church suppers and family potlucks, I discovered versions made with instant pudding, sour cream, cream cheese, and even cookies other than vanilla wafers. No matter the recipe, banana pudding was always the belle of the ball.

These Banana Pudding Pies are sure to become a go-to dessert you’ll be asked to make again and again. They have everything we love about classic banana pudding, creamy vanilla pudding, sweet bananas, and fluffy whipped topping, all served in pie form. Go big or go home, y’all! Keep one pie for yourself and share the other with a friend or neighbor.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make No Bake Banana Pudding Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

Crusts – Two store-bought graham cracker crusts.
Fresh Bananas – Bananas are the star of banana pudding. Toss them with lemon juice to delay browning.
Pudding Mix – A combination of instant vanilla pudding mix and instant banana pudding mix gives this pie its signature banana flavor.
Liquid – Half and half for the creamy pudding mixture.
Cream Cheese – Neufchatel cheese adds a creamy texture and stabilizes the pie filling.
Flavoring – Vanilla extract adds creamy floral notes.
Nilla Wafers – Vanilla wafer cookies i.e. Nilla Wafers or similar private label brand to decorate the top.
Whipped Cream – Homemade whipped cream or Cool Whip for the top. Whipped topping is more stable than fresh whipped cream.

How to Make the Best No Bake Banana Pudding Pie Recipe

Whip Pudding – Whip together both packages pudding mix with half and half until thickened but still pourable.
Cream Cheese – Add the softened Neufchatel cheese and vanilla. Whip on medium-high until completely smooth.
Prep Bananas – Toss the banana slices with lemon juice. Fold into the pudding with 1/3 of the whipped topping by hand until fully combined.
Pour Pudding Mixture into Crust – Spoon into the graham cracker crusts. Spread evenly.
Decorate Top – Line the edge of each pie with whole vanilla wafers.
Frost Top – Frost with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle each pie with crushed vanilla wafers.
Refrigerate – Chill to set then slice and serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Banana Pudding Pie

Electric mixer. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
Large bowl and medium bowl.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Knife and cutting board.
Large rubber spatula
Offset icing spatula.
Rolling pin or food processor to crush the Nilla wafers.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Pudding Mix – You can use two packages of vanilla pudding or two packages of banana pudding mix. I highly recommend the combination as demonstrated in the recipe.
Cream Cheese – I like the texture of Neufchatel cheese in this fluffy pie. You could also use classic full fat cream cheese.
Lemon Juice – Tossing the bananas with lemon juice will help delay oxidation and premature browning of the banana slices. Just place them into a bowl and stir until evenly coated.
Adjusting Amounts – I know what you’re thinking….what if I only want one pie? You can adapt this recipe to make only one pie, if desired but it can be tricky you may have to play with the liquid amount a bit.
Half and Half – You can use whole milk or heavy cream to make the pudding.
Crush the Vanilla Wafers – You can crush the vanilla wafers using a rolling pin and a Ziploc bag or pulse them a few times in a food processor. Be vigilant, we’re not going for fine crumbs here.
Homemade Graham Cracker Crust – If you’d rather use graham crackers to make a homemade crust instead of pre-made graham cracker crust, see how to make a homemade graham cracker crust here.
Garnish – You might like to sprinkle the top with wh8ite chocolate shavings or semi sweet chocolate shavings.
Fresh Whipped Cream – You can use heavy whipping cream to make your own whipped topping.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store leftover No Bake Banana Pudding Pie covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to one month providing the bananas haven’t begun to brown. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.

More Southern Pie Recipes to Make

There doesn’t have to be a special occasion to make a sweet pie for dessert. More Southern style pie recipes you may also like to make:

Chocolate Chess Pie is an ideal make ahead dessert option.
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie recipe is made with a graham cracker crust for ease of preparation.
Lattice topped homemade Blueberry Pie Recipe is perfection with a scoop of ice cream.
Fudgy Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie is a decadent option for any special occasion.
The filling for this old fashioned Butterscotch Pie is divine!
Streusel topped Sweet Potato Pie is a fall must-make.
Easy Banana Cream Pie that’s mile high.
Lattice Topped Cherry Pie from Deep South Dish.

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