Looking for an easy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for spring or summer? This Banana Split Pudding Pie has all the flavors of a classic banana split in a creamy, delicious pie—without the hassle of ice cream melting everywhere! Made with JELL-O Pudding mix, fresh bananas, all of your favorite banana split toppings in a graham cracker crust, this no-bake pie is a must-try for any banana split lover.
With layers of silky vanilla and banana pudding, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and cherries, every bite is packed with that nostalgic banana split taste.
This quick and easy dessert is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or whenever you need a make-ahead sweet treat that the whole family will love. Love banana pudding? Try this Banana Pudding Cake recipe next!
Want to customize it? Swap in chocolate or strawberry JELL-O pudding for an extra twist, or add chopped nuts for crunch. Keep reading for tips on how to make this simple banana split pudding pie, plus the best ways to store leftovers (if there are any!).
No Bake Desserts
There are so many easy no bake desserts like this Banana Split Pudding Pie recipe that can be made with a just a few ingredients like Jell-O Pudding and Cool Whip.
To make this recipe you will need a large box of Jell-O Instant Vanilla pudding, cold milk, a container of Cool Whip, a graham cracker crust, a couple of banana's, some maraschino cherries, Bakers Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate Bar or chocolate syrup, mini Marshmallows, some chopped nuts, sweetened coconut flakes and a little bit of lemon juice to keep the bananas from browning.
If you want to add a drizzle of fruit topping try my Pineapple Ice Cream Topping, Strawberry topping or Blueberry topping recipes.
Prepare the vanilla pudding by whisking it with the milk for about 3 minutes until it thickens. Spoon the pudding into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
Slice 1 banana into a bowl and cover with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Gently stir the banana slices to cover them with the lemon juice. This prevents the banana slices from browning. Arrange the banana slices over the top of the pudding.
Cover with the plastic cover that came with the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for about an 1 hour or until the pudding is set.
The best part of the No Bake Banana Split Pie is the Cool Whip and toppings.
Spread the Cool Whip over the top of the pie. Mounding it a bit in the center. Slice the second banana and cover it with the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, coating both sides of the banana slices.
Arrange the banana slices in a pretty pattern on top of the Cool Whip. Then arrange the maraschino cherries tucked in between the banana slices.
Use the mini marshmallows to fill in the spaces between the banana slices and cherries. I sunk them half way into the Cool Whip but you could just scatter them randomly over the top of the pie.
Sprinkle the top of the pie with the chopped walnuts. You could also use peanuts instead.
Melt 2 squares of the Baker's Semi Sweet Chocolate bar in the microwave by heating it first for 20 seconds then stirring. Continue heating in 10 second intervals until melted and smooth. Or you could use chocolate magic shell or chocolate syrup.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the pie.
Chill the pie for about 3 hours or overnight before serving. You could even freeze it overnight to give it a real ice cream texture.
I love the way this pudding pie turned out. It looks just like a Banana Split! and tastes so good.
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Banana Split Pudding Pie
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. Cool Whip
- 1 5.1 oz box Jello Vanilla instant pudding
- 2 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 Box four oz box Bakers Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate Bar (or chocolate magic shell or chocolate syrup)
- 1 9 inch graham cracker crust
- ¼ cup Jet Puff mini Marshmallows
- ¼ cup Bakers sweetened coconut
- 1 jar small jar maraschino cherries
- ⅛ cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 ½ large large bananas
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding by whisking 2 ½ cup of cold milk into the pudding. Whisk until thickened.
- Pour pudding into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Into a bowl cut one banana into round slices. Pour about one tablespoon of lemon juice over the slices, gently stirring to cover all side with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Place pie in refrigerator for an hour or two to allow the pudding to set.
- Once the pudding is set spread the container of Cool Whip over the pie filling evenly.
- Slice half a banana, again using the remaining lemon juice to cover all sides to prevent browning.
- Arrange the banana slices in a pattern around the entire layer of Cool Whip topping. Drain cherries and arrange over the top of the cool whip in between the banana slices.
- Sprinkle the Jet Puff mini marshmallows and chopped nuts over the pie top.
- Melt the remaining Bakers Chocolate pieces in the microwave and drizzle over the entire top of the pie.
- Place the pie in the freezer for 3 hours or over night before serving.
- 9-inch Pie
Nutrition
Do you love No-Bake Dessert recipes as much as I do? Check out the other No-Bake Dessert recipes I have shared.
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- No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie perfect for strawberry season
- No-Bake Orange Curd Cream Pie perfect for the summer months
- No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Pie the kids will go wild over
- No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pudding Pie refreshing and sweet
- No-Bake Apple Pie Al La Mode Inside out Pie a perfect way to eat apple pie and ice cream!
- No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pudding Pie
- No-Bake Strawberry Pudding Pie recipe
Tonia
What a great idea for a pie! Looks easy to make and delicious to eat! #client
Flour On My Face
Thank you Tonia!