14 Banana Cream Pie Recipes That Are Rich, Creamy Perfection

Whether you use a graham cracker crust, a standard pie crust or skip the crust altogether, you can’t go wrong with a banana cream pie. This classic dish is a fantastic way to highlight rich, indulgent banana pudding. Simple and straightforward, this pie is perfect for all seasons—bring to a holiday party or summer barbecue. Either way, you’ll leave your guests impressed and craving another bite. There are so many delicious options to choose from but we love this classic banana cream pie that relies on a homemade graham cracker crust to bring extra crunch. Once it’s shaped, line the crust with sliced bananas. Then, pour over the creamy, fruity filling and refrigerate until set. Serve with freshly-whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch.

Roasted, nutty peanuts add a savory balance to this super sweet recipe. Cream cheese, butter, sugar and store-bought dulce de leche are the key to the making the rich filling so irresistible. Top the pie with sliced bananas for an easy layered dessert that’s ready in under three hours.

This easy recipe is an easy way to impress all the dessert lovers in your life. It’s homemade from top to bottom—start with a homemade pie crust, then layer in fresh bananas, homemade banana custard and homemade salted caramel sauce. Top with freshly-whipped cream and serve.

No-bake pies are easy and streamlined because—you guessed it—the recipe skips a major step! We love that this pie doesn’t require the use of your oven. A store-bought graham cracker crust gets layered with fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and banana pudding. Top it with whip cream and serve with the leftover cookie crumbs.