French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie! Inspired by a Family Circle Magazine recipe, this easy-to-make dessert boasts layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and luscious Cool Whip. Minimal effort yields maximum flavor – a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 255 mins

Calories 332.1 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie

2-3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
Graham Cracker Pie Crust
2 cups cold milk
French Vanilla Instant Pudding
16 ounces Cool Whip (2 cups)

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How to Make French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade).
Arrange 2-3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced, evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of cold milk and 1 (3.4 ounce) package of instant French vanilla pudding mix until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
Gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip (1 cup) until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the pudding mixture over the banana slices in the pie crust.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set completely.
Before serving, top with the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip (1 cup), and garnish as desired (whipped cream, chocolate shavings, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

34g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie?

French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie takes about 275 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 255 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie?

French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie has approximately 332.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie?

The key ingredients for French Vanilla Banana Cream Pie are Banana, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Milk, French Vanilla Instant Pudding, Cool Whip. See the full list with measurements above.