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Banana Cream Pie Lush

Irresistible Banana Cream Pie Lush You'll Want to Make Today

This Banana Cream Pie Lush combines rich banana pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust for a perfect no-bake dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Feel free to use store-bought crumbs or crush your own.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional
  • 1 8 oz Whipped Topping Substitute with homemade whipped cream if desired.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 3 medium Bananas Firm, for best presentation
  • 2 packets Banana Cream Instant Pudding Mixes
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Any milk option works
For Garnish
  • 1 medium Additional Banana Slices Slice just before serving
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Graham Crackers

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter until fully mixed. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over the chilled crust.
  3. Slice the bananas and distribute them evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Whisk together pudding mixes and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick. Pour and spread over the banana layer.
  5. Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  7. Before serving, slice additional bananas and arrange on top. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the bananas and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Banana Cream Pie Lush can be made in advance for convenience. Keep covered in the refrigerator and avoid freezing for best results.

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