No Bake Banana Pudding Pie

 

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on making the best no-bake banana pudding pie! At "color of foods" we are passionate about sharing delicious recipes that are easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

To get started, gather the following ingredients:

• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• Two ripe bananas, sliced
• One package (3.4 ounces) of instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups of cold milk
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of whipped cream
• Additional sliced bananas for garnish
• Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

Making the Crust

1. In a bowl of moderate size, blend together the graham cracker fragments and liquified butter. Stir until the fragments are thoroughly covered.
2. Gently press the mixture of crumbs onto the base and edges of a pie dish measuring 9 inches, creating a uniform crust.
3. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.

Preparing the Filling

1. Combine the instant mix for vanilla pudding, cold milk, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl while whisking them together.
2. Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
3. Carefully incorporate the whipped cream into the mixture until thoroughly blended.
4. Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator.

Assembling the Pie

1. Arrange the sliced bananas in a uniform layer at the base of the pie crust.
2. Pour the prepared pudding mixture over the bananas, spreading it out evenly.
3. Top the pie with additional sliced bananas for garnish.
4. If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for an extra touch of decadence.
5. Place the pie in the refrigerator and allow it to set for at least 2 hours or until firm.
6. Once the pie is set, it is ready to be served and enjoyed!

Tips and Variations

• For added texture, you can crush some graham crackers and sprinkle them on top of the pie before serving.
• Feel free to experiment with different pudding mix flavors, such as banana or chocolate, to create unique variations of this classic dessert.
• You can use low-fat or sugar-free pudding mix and whipped topping if you prefer a lighter pie version.
• You can use small tart shells or ramekins instead of a large pie dish to make individual servings.
• For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of each slice before serving.

Nutrition Information

Here is the nutrition information for a serving (1 slice) of our delicious no-bake banana pudding pie:

• Calories: 320
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 38mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 4g