Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, water, and salt. Whisk frequently until the mixture comes to a low boil and sugar is dissolved (8-10 minutes).

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add chopped banana pieces, simmer for 10 more minutes.

Step 4

Strain out bananas and set the syrup aside. You will use this in both the pie and the pie crust.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 6

Add the eggs, whisking to combine.

Step 7

Add the milk and simple syrup and whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds.

Step 8

Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, 1 cube at a time.

Step 10

Whisk in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours.

Step 12

In a food processor, add cookies and process until you have a fine crumb.

Step 13

Pour in melted butter and simple syrup and pulse until the mixture is combined.

Step 14

Press in the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Chill for 30 minutes.

Step 15

Add heavy cream to mixing bowl, mix starting with low speed, then gradually increase to medium speed until the cream starts getting thicker (the gradual speed progression prevents you from spraying yourself with cream).

Step 16

When the cream starts to thicken stop the mixer, add in the powdered sugar and then resume mixing again starting with low speed and increase to medium speed up to high speed.

Step 17

The cream will thicken and start to peak. Mix on high speed until the cream is thick and stiff.

Step 18

Top crust with sliced bananas, reserving some for the topping.

Step 19

Pour pudding on top.

Step 20

Top with more bananas and whipped topping.

Step 21

Chill until ready to serve.