Easy Thanksgiving Pies: Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie Recipe with a Pudding Mix
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Fall is when I start thinking about pie because it is the perfect dessert for any holiday celebration. The best part is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. You can make a super easy and delicious pie with only a handful of ingredients. This Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie recipe starts with pudding mix but it rivals the best I have ever eaten. Make this easy pie recipe and you won’t be disappointed.
Do you love banana desserts? Try these Banana Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting!
Super Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Cream Pie
What I love most about this Easy Banana Cream Pie is the addition of chocolate chips. The fact that it only has 6 ingredients is pretty amazing too!
Being able to make a holiday pie in minutes also gives you more time for other things. Like baking cookies! But honestly…who doesn’t love a little more time with those we love?
3 Things to love about this Banana Cream Pie
- It has double the banana flavor! Using banana cream pudding mix and adding fresh bananas takes this easy no bake pie to the next level.
- The addition of chocolate chips. Who doesn’t love chocolate? Bananas and chocolate go together so well. You will also love the added texture the chocolate chips give this pie.
- You can make the pie in 5 minutes. No joke! Start to finish…5 minutes is all you need. I always suggest letting it chill for a couple of hours but you don’t have to.
How to Make this Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie in 8 Easy Steps:
This Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie couldn’t be any easier. A few simple steps and you are ready to have pie!
- Remove the plastic top from the ready made chocolate cookie crust and place the crust into a pie plate.
- Combine the banana pudding mix with milk and whisk until thick. Add the whipped topping.
- Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until it is evenly incorporated.
- Add half of the banana pudding mixture to the bottom of the pie crust in an even layer and top with sliced bananas.
- Add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips on top of the sliced bananas in an even layer.
- Top with the remaining banana pudding mixture and spread out into an even layer.
- Add remaining whipped topping to the top of the pie and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. I have used a piping bag with a star tip to add the whipped topping but you can spread it on just as easily.
- Finally, add a few sliced bananas around the perimeter of the pie and serve!
4 Pro Tips for making this Banana Cream Pie
- Put the ready made pie crust in a pie plate without removing it from the foil pan. This not only helps with serving because it adds some structure but it also makes it look better.
- Don’t add as much milk as the pudding packet suggests. If you add the full amount of milk then your filling will not be thick enough. Adding a little less milk is what helps give you the nice thick filling.
- Add whipped topping to the filling and to the top of the pie. Adding whipped topping to the filling will give it extra body and creaminess. Adding it to the top of the pie gives it that extra special touch.
- Don’t slice the bananas for the top until ready to serve. Wait until you are ready to serve to slice the final bananas for the top. This will keep them from turning brown and will give you an extra fresh topping.
Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie Recipe Variations
Crust-you don’t have to use a store bought chocolate cookie crust, in fact you can make a homemade Oreo crust if you prefer. A graham cracker crust, vanilla wafer or even Golden Oreo Crust would be delicious too.
Filling-some recipes don’t use banana pudding because of the fresh bananas already in the pie. If you prefer, use a box of vanilla pudding mix or even chocolate for a fun and tasty pie.
Chocolate Chips-semi sweet mini chocolate chips are my jam but if they are not yours then use the regular variety. There are also different types of chocolate that can be used. Try dark chocolate, milk chocolate or even white chocolate chips.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do you keep the bananas from turning brown?
You can always brush the bananas with a little lemon juice {or any kind of citrus juice}. I like to wait and add the bananas to the top right before serving.
Adding citrus to the bananas can add another flavor to the pie which you might not mind but I prefer to wait. The bananas in the middle of the pie will be just fine.
Should Banana Cream Pie be refrigerated?
Yes. Banana Cream Pie has dairy in a couple of ways inside of the pie and so refrigerating the pie is important.
In fact, this cream pie can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Can this Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie be made in advance?
You can make this pie a couple of days ahead of time which makes it a great pie for the holidays.
If you make it ahead I would suggest waiting to add the whipped topping, mini chocolate chips and fresh bananas to the top until ready to serve.
How do I freeze my Banana Cream Pie?
One of the best things about any kind of cream pie is that you can serve it cold, frozen or even partially frozen.
This makes cream pies a great candidate for freezing. Finish the pie without any toppings, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
Defrost in the refrigerator for best results.
Do you love easy pies? Try these recipes…
- No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
- Easy Chocolate Mousse Pie
- Pumpkin Mousse Pie
- Raspberry Pretzel Pie
- No Bake Key Lime Pie
- Golden Oreo No Bake Cheesecake
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Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pie Recipe with a Pudding Mix
Ingredients
- 1 ready made chocolate cookie crust
- 1-3.4 ounce box banana instant pudding
- 1 ¼ cups milk {I used 1%}
- 1-8 ounce tub whipped topping
- ½ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 bananas {sliced}
Instructions
- Remove the plastic insert from the ready made crust and place the crust {including the foil liner} into a pie plate for serving.
Banana Cream Pudding
- Combine instant banana pudding mix with milk and whisk until thick. Add 1 cup of the whipped topping to the pudding mixture and fold it in until evenly distributed.
Pie Assembly
- Add half of the banana pudding mixture to the bottom of the chocolate cookie crust in an even layer. Top with sliced bananas in a single layer that covers the pudding. Top the bananas with 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips, followed by the rest of the banana pudding spread out into an even layer. NOTE: If you are making ahead or freezing this pie then stop here until ready to serve.
- Add the remaining whipped topping to a piping {or zipper} bag fitted with a large star tip and cover the top of the pie with whipped topping. NOTE: If you don't have a piping bag or star tip then just spread it out into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining mini chocolate chips over the whipped topping in an even layer.
- Serve or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- To freeze the pie, stop before adding the toppings and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for up 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator.
