Banana Pudding Pie

Vegetarian
Banana Pudding Pie
20 min.
8
384kcal

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Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of Banana Pudding Pie—a dessert that brings the comforting flavors of classic banana pudding right to your table. With its luscious layers of sliced bananas, a rich vanilla cream filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping, this pie is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for those moments when you need a quick and satisfying treat.

This vegetarian-friendly dessert packs a punch of flavor while remaining surprisingly easy to prepare. The combination of crunchy vanilla wafers and velvety banana slices creates a delightful textural contrast that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it’s an ideal make-ahead option for gatherings, as it needs a few hours in the fridge to chill and set, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

The tantalizing aroma of the baked meringue wafting through your kitchen as it turns golden brown is simply irresistible. With each bite, you’ll experience the happiness of a nostalgic dessert, all while enjoying the fresh taste of ripe bananas. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just in need of a sweet escape, this Banana Pudding Pie is the perfect ending to any meal. Gather your ingredients and let’s get baking! Your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • large bananas sliced
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  •  egg whites 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 12 oz vanilla wafers divided

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Set aside 30 vanilla wafers; pulse remaining vanilla wafers in a food processor 8 to 10 times or until coarsely crushed. (Yield should be about 2 1/2 cups.) Stir together crushed vanilla wafers and butter until blended. Firmly press on bottom, up sides, and onto lip of a 9-inch pieplate.
  2. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Remove to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
  4. Arrange banana slices evenly over bottom of crust. Prepare Vanilla Cream Filling, and spread half of hot filling over bananas; top with 20 vanilla wafers.
  5. Spread remaining hot filling over vanilla wafers. (Filling will be about 1/4 inch higher than top edge of crust.)
  6. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
  7. Add sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves.
  8. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing the edges.
  9. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven, and let cool 1 hour on a wire rack or until completely cool. Coarsely crush remaining 10 vanilla wafers, and sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Chill 4 hours.
  11. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Nabisco Nilla Wafers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein3.9%
Fat43.74%
Carbs52.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.48
Glycemic Load
35.97
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.1552174233872%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.07mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.37kcal
19.22%
Fat:19.08g
29.36%
Saturated Fat:9.75g
60.96%
Carbohydrates:51.41g
17.14%
Net Carbohydrates:49.93g
18.15%
Sugar:30.18g
33.53%
Cholesterol:30.93mg
10.31%
Sodium:287.54mg
12.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.83g
7.65%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.7%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.51%
Folate:45.25µg
11.31%
Vitamin A:376.31IU
7.53%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.77%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.3%
Fiber:1.48g
5.92%
Potassium:185.55mg
5.3%
Selenium:3.56µg
5.08%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.7%
Vitamin C:2.96mg
3.59%
Phosphorus:31mg
3.1%
Magnesium:11.11mg
2.78%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.42%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.58%
Copper:0.03mg
1.54%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes