By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 8
304 cal · 250 min
Banana Cream Pie IV
Recipe GLPR9b1b17bd456f18
A classic no-bake banana cream pie featuring a thick vanilla pudding filling with fresh banana slices in a graham cracker crust, topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce. The combination of creamy pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and warm caramel creates a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1 large banana, sliced
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
Directions
Arrange the sliced banana evenly across the bottom of the prepared graham cracker crust.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold milk and both packages of instant vanilla pudding mix. Add the ground cinnamon to the mixture.
Whisk the pudding mixture vigorously with a wire whisk for about 1 minute, until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture using a spatula, being careful to keep the mixture light and airy.
Carefully spoon the pudding and whipped topping mixture over the banana slices in the crust, spreading it evenly.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
When ready to serve, drizzle the caramel topping over each slice and enjoy.
Comments
Every ingredient is a reach at any Charlotte chain—bananas, milk, and instant pudding are staples at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger. The graham cracker crust comes premade from any of them for about $3, the pudding mix runs $1.50 to $2, and whipped topping (Cool Whip) is under $2; total cost lands around $12 to $14 for eight servings, or under $2 per slice. The stated 250 minutes is honest only if you count the full chill time; active prep is closer to 30 minutes, and most of that is waiting for the pudding to set. This is a no-fuss dessert that tolerates a day or two in the fridge and feels at home at a church dinner or family table. The one catch is that bananas brown within a day or two once sliced into the cream, so make it the morning you plan to serve it or assemble the pie the night before and add banana slices just before serving.
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