Ingredients
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- 1 Shortbread Crust
- ⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (32g) cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (474ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (237ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- Optional: extra cookies from the crust crumbled, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the shortbread crust according to directions and chill until the filling is ready. Alternatively, use a store-bought crust.
- In a medium saucepan, combine ⅔ cup of sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in the milk and place over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and nearly boils, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl to cool before chilling for at least 4 hours.
- To make the whipped cream, beat ¼ cup of granulated sugar with cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add cold heavy whipping cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold ¾ cup of the whipped cream into the prepared pudding mixture.
- Slice the bananas and arrange a layer in the bottom of the prepared crust. Add half of the pudding mixture, followed by another layer of bananas and the remaining pudding. Top with the rest of the whipped cream and garnish with a banana slice and crumbled cookies.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving. For best results, assemble the pie the same day it is served.
Notes
This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but can have the pudding and crust made a day ahead of time.
To ensure maximum freshness, add the whipped cream just before serving to retain its fluffiness.
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.