Hi Bold Bakers! As you all know, I’m all about making things that seem complicated… simple. I have a whole series based on taking my favorite classics and making them in a matter of minutes! We’ve done 10 Minute Tiramisu, 10 Minute Key Lime Pie and now we created a 15 Minute Banana Cream Pie! This no-bake wonder features a vanilla cookie crust, freshly sliced banana, and a rich homemade pudding! Even I’m surprised we didn’t come up with this recipe sooner because this pie is going to blow you away! Already have an account?
How Do You Thicken Banana Cream Pie?
Instead of using a store-bought pudding mix, also known as custard, I make my own from scratch. All-purpose flour combined with egg yolks, cooked gently in the homemade pudding mix will thicken it right up! If you are gluten-free and cannot have wheat-based flour you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour or cornstarch if you prefer.
What Kind of Pie Crust Should I Use for Banana Cream Pie?
To make the crust of this pie I use classic vanilla wafers. In America these are called “Nilla Wafers,” but any vanilla or neutral-flavored cookie will work perfectly. Simply grind the cookies into crumbs in your food processor or by hand, then combine with the melted butter. This mix will easily be pressed into your pie tin, creating a super tasty no-bake pie crust!
Can Banana Cream Pie Be Dairy-Free?
If you don’t eat dairy, no worries, you can make the pudding with almond, soy, oat or coconut milk. This may change the flavor just slightly but it will still be rich and thick! Either my recipe for Homemade Almond Milk or Coconut Milk will work really well in this recipe.
How Do You Store Banana Cream Pie?
Since my pie is designed to set in the fridge, cover it and keep it in the fridge for later, too.
How Long Does Banana Cream Pie Last?
Because of the bananas turning brown I recommend you eat it within 24 hours of assembly. However, you can make the pudding and crust up to 2 days in advance and assemble the pie when ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks to Making 15-Minute Banana Cream pie:
Feel free to use any vanilla or plain cookie To make the cookie crumbs without a machine use a large plastic bag and a rolling pin or heavy bottle to crush them Make the crust up to 2 days in advance Make pudding up to 2 days in advance Top the pie right before serving to ensure the bananas do not begin to turn brown
*NOTE: I updated this recipe 1/27/2020 add increased the flour from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup as some people were finding their pudding to be runny.
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