There are some pretty strong opinions about banana cream pie. Some think it has to be topped with meringue, while others favor freshly whipped cream. Vanilla wafers as a crust is a must in some recipes, but a pastry crust is the only way to go for others. Homemade cream versus an instant pudding shortcut… let’s not even start that debate. Regardless of the recipe, banana cream pie is an old-fashioned dessert we absolutely adore. Enjoy these 9 banana cream pie recipes that are both traditional and put a twist on the classic recipe.
Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes
"The frosting on top is whipped cream so it makes for a lighter cupcake. The cake itself is light and fluffy with a hint of banana flavor. Banana pudding filling is a nice creamy surprise as you take your first bite. A salty, sweet and crunchy bottom layer holds everything in place. These are delish!" - The Test Kitchen
New York Banana Cream Pie
"It’s not what we, in the south, think of as a traditional banana cream pie that is thick and fluffy with a huge meringue topping. No, this was a little denser and had a small dollop of whipped cream on each slice. It was absolutely heavenly." - Brandie
Mile High Banana Cream Pie
"This is my tribute to banana cream pie and it’s luscious and gloriously simple to prepare. It’s just never a disappointment. Cover the top with a mountain of banana slices then frost it with a fluffy cloud of whipped topping. Don’t even bother to cut it, just put it in the middle of the table and pass out forks and napkins. Or spoons. Your choice." - Melissa
Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake
"This banana cream pie Cheesecake is a mix of cream pie AND cheesecake. It all starts with a buttery graham cracker crust, sliced bananas and a layer of cheesecake. The cheesecake layer is then topped off with a banana cream pie filling. The ratio of the two is total perfection! The only bad thing I can say about it is that you can’t. stop. eating it. If that’s a bad thing." - Holly
Grandma's Banana Cream Pie
"The secret to making all these ready-made ingredients taste homemade is layering. A layer of pecan halves, two layers of fresh sliced bananas, a layer of banana pudding, a layer of chiffon, and a layer of plain whipped topping, all topped with more pecan halves on top of that and a drizzle of caramel sauce. By the time you get all that piled in the crust, it doesn’t taste like convenience food. It tastes like genuine, old-fashioned love from Grandma’s kitchen." - Corey
Creamy Banana Cream Pie
"This homemade custardy pudding really makes this banana pie extra creamy and yummy!" - Wendy
Delicious Banana Cream Pie
"This pie could be made using graham cracker crust, shortbread crust or homemade. I just happened to have leftover dough from making a pecan pie yesterday. I used my tart pan to give it a fancier look. The pie is so easy to make." - Cassie
Dulce de Leche Banana Pie
"Before I decide what pie to make to enter a contest, I make them all and take slices around to all my neighbors, they love it! This little gem of a pie got rave reviews and took me to the top. You can make your own dulce de leche like I did but the canned version is good and makes for a quick and easy dessert." - Tracy