Fluffy Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Banana Cream Pie Recipe: Piled high with fresh ripe bananas and creamy vanilla filling, then topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Let’s talk about glorious Banana Cream Pie… When I think of Easter brunch or any holiday brunch, I think of a table decorated with spring flowers and Easter eggs, lined with hearty salads, rolls, glazed ham, and desserts galore.

Dishes that aren’t necessarily fancy, but are inviting and abundant. Dishes your grandmas might make.

Most classic brunch buffet items are make-ahead. Grandma knew she’d be too busy Easter morning, going to church in her Easter bonnet and hiding eggs in the tall grass, to do a lot of cooking. So she planned several days in advance with pasta salads and casseroles.

Ingredients:

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

14 graham crackers about 7 ounces

6 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 cup sugar

Pinch salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1-2 teaspoons water

For the Pie Filling:

2 cups heavy cream whipped firm and divided

3 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces)

1 cup cold milk

8 ounces cream cheese

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

4-5 ripe bananas

1/2 cup toasted coconut