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Banana Cream Pie Lush

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  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 5 hr 40 min
  • Servings 24
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This lush is bananas! Sugar cookie crust gets topped with a sweet vanilla creamy layer, sliced bananas, pudding and whipped topping for an irresistible take on banana cream pie.
Created May 15, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
  • Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 package (250 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 4 ½ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 firm medium bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 boxes (4 serving size each) Jell-O™ banana cream-flavour instant pudding & pie filling mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 firm medium banana, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 cup)
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Steps

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    1. Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Set aside 4 cookies for garnish.
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    2. In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
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    3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, icing sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust. Place 2 1/2 cups banana slices in single layer over cream cheese mixture.
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    4. In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Drop by spoonfuls over banana layer; spread evenly over top. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
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    5. When ready to serve, crush remaining 4 cookies. Sprinkle pie with crushed cookies, and top with 1 cup banana slices. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Trademarks referred to herein are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Tip 2
    To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrapper, and place on microwavable plate; microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or just until softened.
  • Tip 3
    To ripen bananas quickly, place them in a paper bag at room temperature for 1 to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

280 Calories, 14g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 35g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 24
Calories
280
Total Fat
14g
Saturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
Sodium
280mg
Total Carbs
35g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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