5-Layer Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie

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⏱ 275 mins 🍽 ['24', '24 servings'] 🏷 Dessert

This indulgent dessert pie is assembled in distinct layers for a stunning presentation. It begins with a salty-sweet pretzel and vanilla wafer crust, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Subsequent layers include a whipped cream cheese mixture, fresh banana slices, and classic vanilla pudding. The whole creation is finished with a fluffy sweetened cream topping and a dusting of chocolate. It requires chilling for at least 4 hours, making it an ideal prepare-ahead treat for gatherings.

5-Layer Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 4 ounces vanilla wafer cookies, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 5 medium bananas, or more as needed
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated semisweet chocolate, or to taste

Method

  1. To make the crust, pulse the crushed pretzels, vanilla wafer cookies, and brown sugar in a food processor until combined. While pulsing, slowly pour in the melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the base of a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. For the ganache, heat the 0.5 cup of heavy cream in the microwave using 1-minute increments until it boils. Whisk in the chopped semisweet chocolate until it is fully melted and smooth. Spread this over the prepared crust and refrigerate.
  3. Combine the softened cream cheese and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl, whisking with a small amount of the 1.5 cups of cream to lighten it. Add the rest of the cream and whisk until the mixture is well whipped. Spread this over the chilled ganache layer.
  4. Slice the bananas lengthwise and then cut each piece in half. Arrange these banana pieces over the cream cheese layer. Place the dish back in the refrigerator.
  5. Whisk the milk and the two packages of instant vanilla pudding mix together in a bowl for 3 to 4 minutes, until the pudding starts to set. Spoon this mixture over the arranged bananas and return to the fridge.
  6. Using an electric mixer, beat the 1 cup of heavy cream in a chilled bowl until frothy. Gradually add the 0.5 cup of powdered sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Spread this whipped topping over the pudding and sprinkle with the grated semisweet chocolate.
  7. Chill the assembled pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve once fully set.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium241 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
AuthorHomeCookinMan