nilla wafer crust

Our ultra creamy and delicious Banana Cream Pie Recipe, made with a Nilla wafer crust and finished with a mile high pile of whipped cream! One of the best spring and summer desserts that everyone will love!!

Banana Cream Pie Recipe

unsalted butter,

milk

sugar

cornstarch, divided

salt

unsalted butter

vanilla extract

bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/2" rounds

heavy cream

banana,

8-10 mini Nilla wafers

chocolate

Place ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir together until fully combined.

Pour crust mixture into a 9 inch pie dish and evenly press mixture into the bottom and sides of the dish.

Refrigerate for 1 hour, until crust is firm.

crust

Line bottom of chilled crust with a layer of banana slices and set aside.

Place milk, sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and salt into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk mixture until smooth and bring to a simmer, occasionally stirring with a wooden spoon until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, 5 to 6 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon cornstarch and egg yolks until mixture is smooth.

Remove 1 cup hot milk from the pot and whisk into the yolks (in a mixing bowl) in a very slow and steady drizzle, making sure not to scramble the yolks.

Lower heat to medium-low and pour tempered yolk mixture back into the pot and stir together until smooth.

Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 more minutes, before removing from the heat and stirring in the butter and vanilla. Stir until butter melts and is evenly incorporated into the pudding. Mixture should be very thick.

Place pot of pudding directly into an ice bath (to stop the cooking process), stirring occasionally until slightly cooled, 10 to 25 minutes.

Pour pudding into prepared crust and spread into an even layer and refrigerate between 2 hour and 6 hours (until filling has set and pie is cold) and up to 24hours.

filling

In a large mixing bowl combine cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt.

Beat mixture until stiff peaks just form, being careful not to over whip.

topping

Pile whipped cream over pie in large dollops and finish with sliced bananas and shaved chocolate. Slice and serve.

optional garnishes

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The very BEST homemade Banana Cream Pie Recipe! Our ultra creamy and delicious foolproof (sliceable) pie is made with a Nilla wafer crust and finished with a fluffy pile of whipped cream!

Banana Cream Pie

A﻿ luscious and rich banana pudding cheesecake with a thick and crunchy vanilla wafer crust. A fluffy, decadent, and mouth-watering dessert!

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Nilla wafer crumbs

brown sugar

butter

cream cheese, softened

banana

sour cream

lemon juice

eggs egg yolk

banana cream pudding

cornstarch

Nilla wafers

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom...

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9” springform pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray. Set aside.

Start by making the crust. Mix the Nilla...

Start by making the crust. Mix the Nilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Press the crust into the bottom and sides...

Press the crust into the bottom and sides of the springform pan in a thick, even layer. Place the pan into the oven to bake for 12 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and place onto a cooling rack to cool while you make the cheesecake batter.

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.

To make the cheesecake batter, start by placing...

To make the cheesecake batter, start by placing the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together on high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl down intermittently with a rubber spatula.

Add the heavy cream, mashed banana, sour cream,...

Add the heavy cream, mashed banana, sour cream, lime juice, vanilla and salt to the bowl and beat together for 30-45 seconds or until well incorporated. Next, add in the eggs and mix until incorporated, about 15 seconds.

Lastly, add the banana cream pudding and cornstarch....

Lastly, add the banana cream pudding and cornstarch. Mix just until incorporated. Pour the cheesecake batter into the springform pan on top of the crust. Smooth out.

Wrap the bottom and sides of the springform...

Wrap the bottom and sides of the springform pan with tin foil to prevent water from seeping in. Place the springform pan into a larger baking pan or broiler pan. Fill the broiler pan with 1” warm water to create a water bath.

Place the pans into the oven to bake...

Place the pans into the oven to bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temp to 250°F and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Once baked, turn the oven off and leave...

Once baked, turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in with the door closed to rest for 30 minutes. Prop the oven door open slightly and let the cheesecake rest for another 30 minutes.

Once rested, remove the cheesecake from the oven,...

Once rested, remove the cheesecake from the oven, unwrap the tin foil and place the pan onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cool, cover and place into the fridge to chill for at least 8 hours.

To make the whipped frosting, start by placing...

To make the whipped frosting, start by placing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together on high speed for 2 minutes or until soft peaks have formed. Scrape the sides of the bowl down intermittently to ensure everything gets mixed in. Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a separate bowl.

Add the heavy cream to the stand mixer...

Add the heavy cream to the stand mixer bowl. Use a whisk attachment to whip the heavy cream at high speed for 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks have formed. Once stiff peaks have formed, add the cream cheese mixture and use a rubber spatula to fold the two together until smooth. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with the tip of your choice.

Once the cheesecake has chilled, release the springform...

Once the cheesecake has chilled, release the springform and remove the pan sides from the cheesecake. Pipe the frosting on in swirls around the top edge of the cheesecake.

Sprinkle vanilla wafer cookie pieces on then top...

Sprinkle vanilla wafer cookie pieces on then top with fresh banana slices. Slice and serve.

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