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.

The only thing that could make chocolate banana cream pie even better? Peanut butter! The nutty spread adds a pleasant savory flavor to this rich dessert that perfectly balances out the sweetness of the chocolate and bananas. Serve with dollops of whipped cream and cracked peanut brittle.

This crust-less pie dip is perfect for scooping. A ring of caramelized bananas adds golden color and a bit of texture to offset the creamy dip. It’s rich, sweet and easy to serve for a crowd.

For the gluten-free folks in your family, swap out the traditional graham cracker crust with pressed coconut instead. The coconut adds even more tropical flavor to this fruity dessert. Serve with freshly-whipped cream.

When you’re craving a weeknight indulgence, this surprisingly quick recipe is your best bet. A store-bought pie shell, a package of instant chocolate pudding, two bananas and spray whipped cream make the perfect combination of culinary shortcuts. These ingredients come together in just under a half hour to whip up a perfectly sweet and creamy treat.

A big, heaping bowl of banana cream pudding is one of the easiest desserts you can make, and it’s one of the most satisfying, too. This easy recipe might look like it took hours, but it can be ready for start to finish in just under 30 minutes. It’s impressive, delicious and versatile, so you can serve it on its own or with a side of homemade cookies for scooping.

Chocolate and bananas are a match made in pie heaven, and this recipe highlights them both perfectly. First, the homemade graham cracker crust gets stuffed with thick, luscious chocolate cream. Top the chocolate custard with sliced bananas and layer on the whipped cream. Serve with shaved chocolate for a show stopping dessert that anyone with a sweet tooth will adore.

This traditional recipe for the classic dessert is one you can keep in your back pocket. It’s easy to master, so be sure to serve it at your next family party or backyard barbecue—it yields two pies, so it’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

This impressive pie combines the irresistible flavors of sweet, fruity banana and rich salted caramel. It gets extra sweetness from the crust made of vanilla wafers, but fleur de sel helps balance out the sweetness. It’s rich, luscious and indulgent, so be sure to save this recipe for a special occasion.

Instead of the more traditional graham cracker crust, this fantastic banana cream pie recipe uses sugar cones. First pulse the cones in a food processor with salt, sugar and melted butter, then form into a pie dish. Spread a layer of melted chocolate over the crust, then arrange sliced bananas. Lastly, fill with the thick, luscious custard, then chill. Top with homemade meringue and bake until golden.