No Bake Banana Pudding Pie

Creamy, cool, and loaded with classic banana pudding flavor, this No Bake Banana Pudding Pie combines vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped topping in a buttery pie crust. Easy to make with simple ingredients and no oven required, this recipe makes two delicious pies perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, holidays, or sharing with friends.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Pie

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword no-bake-banana-pudding-pie

Prep Time 15

Chilling time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings pieces (2 pies)

Calories 244kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

2 9 oz prepared graham cracker crusts
1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding
1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
4 cups half and half
1 8 oz block Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 medium bananas sliced,
1 Tbsp lemon juice
40 whole vanilla wafers divided
4 Tbsp crushed vanilla wafers
12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed OR 3 cups fresh whipped cream

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip together both packages pudding mix with half and half until thickened, but still pourable.
To the pudding mixture add the softened Neufchatel cheese and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until completely smooth.
In a separate medium bowl, toss the banana slices with lemon juice. Fold bananas into the pudding mixture with 1/3 of the whipped topping. Do this by hand until fully combined.
Divide evenly then spoon pudding mixture into the bottom of the pie crust. Use an offset spatula to spread evenly.
Line the edge of each pie with whole vanilla wafers using about 20 per pie. Add more if desired.
Frost top of the pie with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle each pie with 2 Tbsp crushed vanilla wafers.
Chill covered with plastic wrap or foil, for at least 4 hours to set before slicing and serving. Store leftovers chilled.

Notes

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.

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