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Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie

A creamy and rich peanut butter banana cream pie with a nutty crust, fresh banana slices, and whipped cream topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup 1 cup peanut butter Choose creamy for smoother filling or crunchy for texture.
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the peanut butter.
  • 1 large 1 large egg, room temperature Helps bind the crust together.
For the filling
  • 3 packages 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounces each) Gives the filling richness.
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup granulated sugar Elevates the sweetness of the filling.
  • 2 cups 2 cups heavy whipping cream Whipped for topping.
  • 1 package 1 package banana cream instant pudding mix (1.7 ounces) Adds banana flavor and thickens filling.
  • 2 medium 2 medium bananas, sliced Fresh bananas for sweetness.
For garnish
  • Banana slices for garnish For flavor and decoration.
  • Whipped cream for garnish Enhances flavor.
  • Peanuts, chopped for garnish Adds crunch.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted For drizzling on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and the egg until fully combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a deep dish 9-inch pie pan.
  4. Bake for 13-14 minutes, until the edges are slightly crisp. Let it cool completely.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy whipping cream with the banana cream pudding mix until it thickens.
  3. Gradually add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully combined.
Assembly
  1. Once the crust is cool, arrange banana slices evenly over the bottom.
  2. Spoon the peanut butter filling over the bananas and smooth it out.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
Serving
  1. Before serving, top with additional banana slices, whipped cream, and chopped peanuts.
  2. Drizzle with melted peanut butter.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and richer flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.