10 Silky Banana Cream Pie Recipes

There’s something undeniably magical about banana cream pie— that perfect harmony of sweet, ripe bananas enveloped in a velvety, silky custard that melts in your mouth. I still remember my childhood summers at my grandmother’s house in the Midwest, where she’d whip up her signature banana cream pie after long days picking fresh bananas from the local market. The crust would be flaky, the filling impossibly smooth, and we’d all gather around the table, spoons clinking as we savored every bite. Those memories fuel my love for this dessert today.

Lately, I’ve been on a kitchen adventure perfecting silky banana cream pies, experimenting with thickeners like cornstarch and gelatin to achieve that dreamy texture without the fuss. In a world obsessed with quick desserts, these pies remind us of simple joys—comforting, nostalgic, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re a pie purist or love a twist, these recipes elevate the classic with modern flair, proving banana cream pie deserves a spot in every home baker’s repertoire.

Classic Silky Banana Cream Pie

This timeless recipe delivers the ultimate silky filling using a homemade vanilla custard thickened with cornstarch for that perfect pudding-like texture. Ingredients: 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust, 3 cups whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 ripe bananas (sliced), whipped cream for topping.

Start by heating milk in a saucepan until steaming. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a bowl, then temper with hot milk. Return to heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes). Off heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Layer banana slices in crust, pour custard over, chill 4 hours, and top with whipped cream. This pie offers nostalgic comfort with natural banana sweetness, providing potassium-rich indulgence that’s crowd-pleasing and beginner-friendly.

No-Bake Silky Banana Cream Pie

Skip the oven with this effortless version using instant pudding mix and whipped topping for a ultra-smooth, silky result. Ingredients: 1 graham cracker crust, 2 packages banana pudding mix, 3 cups cold milk, 3 bananas (sliced), 8 oz whipped topping (thawed), crushed graham crackers for garnish.

Whisk pudding mix with milk for 2 minutes until thickened, fold in half the whipped topping, then layer bananas in crust and top with pudding. Chill 3 hours, spread remaining topping, and sprinkle crumbs. It’s a time-saver (ready in under 10 minutes prep) with the same silky decadence, ideal for hot days or last-minute gatherings, minus the calories of baked custards.

Vegan Silky Banana Cream Pie

A plant-based dream using coconut milk and agar-agar for a rich, silky texture without dairy. Ingredients: Vegan pie crust, 2 cans full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp agar-agar powder, 3 bananas (sliced), 1 tsp vanilla, coconut whipped cream.

Heat coconut milk with sugar, cornstarch, and agar until simmering and thickened (5 minutes). Stir in vanilla, layer bananas in crust, pour filling over, and chill 4 hours. Top with coconut cream. Dairy-free and lower in cholesterol, it delivers tropical silkiness with healthy fats from coconut, perfect for vegans craving creamy pies.

Chocolate Banana Silky Cream Pie

Infuse chocolate into the silky custard for a decadent twist that pairs dark cocoa with banana’s natural sweetness. Ingredients: Pre-baked crust, 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 2 tbsp butter, 3 bananas, whipped cream, chocolate shavings.

Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and yolks; cook until thickened (6 minutes), add butter. Layer bananas, fill crust, chill, and garnish. Antioxidants from chocolate and bananas make it a guilt-free treat with double the silkiness from dual creams.

Peanut Butter Banana Silky Pie

Creamy peanut butter swirled into silky banana custard creates a PB&J-inspired pie that’s irresistibly smooth. Ingredients: Graham crust, 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 3 egg yolks, 3 bananas, whipped cream.

Cook milk, peanut butter, sugar, cornstarch, and yolks until thick (5 minutes). Layer bananas, add filling, chill 4 hours, top with cream. Protein-packed from PB, it’s a satisfying, silky dessert that curbs cravings with balanced flavors.

Coconut Banana Silky Cream Pie

Tropical vibes with coconut milk and flakes for extra silkiness and crunch. Ingredients: Pre-baked crust, 2 cups coconut milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 1 cup toasted coconut, 3 bananas, whipped cream.

Thicken coconut milk with sugar, cornstarch, yolks (5 minutes), fold in half the coconut. Layer bananas, fill, chill, top with cream and coconut. Hydrating and fiber-rich, this pie’s silky layers evoke vacation indulgence.

Mini Silky Banana Cream Pies

Bite-sized versions for parties, with silky filling in muffin tins for portion control. Ingredients (makes 12): 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter (for crusts), 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 3 egg yolks, 4 bananas (diced), whipped cream.

Press crumb-butter mix into muffin tins, bake 8 minutes. Cook custard as classic, fill cooled crusts with banana bits, chill 2 hours, dollop cream. Convenient and less messy, these silky minis pack full pie flavor in healthy handfuls.

Rum-Infused Silky Banana Pie

A boozy adult upgrade with rum enhancing the silkiest custard imaginable. Ingredients: Pre-baked crust, 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 3 tbsp rum, 3 bananas, caramelized bananas for top.

Prepare custard, stir in rum post-heat. Layer bananas, fill, chill, torch banana slices for garnish. Relaxing and sophisticated, the rum adds depth to silky banana bliss without overpowering.

Greek Yogurt Silky Banana Pie

Lightened up with yogurt for tangy silkiness and probiotic boost. Ingredients: Graham crust, 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 3 bananas, honey whipped cream.

Blend yogurt into cooked custard base, layer bananas, chill 3 hours. Lower calorie yet ultra-silky, it’s gut-friendly with yogurt’s protein for a healthier pie fix.

Nutella Banana Silky Cream Pie

Hazelnut spread meets silky banana for a Nutella lover’s dream pie. Ingredients: Pre-baked crust, 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup Nutella, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 3 bananas, hazelnuts.

Melt Nutella into hot custard mix, thicken, fill over bananas, chill, sprinkle nuts. Indulgent silk with nutty crunch, it’s a romantic, energy-boosting treat.

These 10 silky banana cream pie recipes are your ticket to pie perfection—easy, versatile, and bursting with banana bliss. Grab some ripe bananas and start baking (or no-baking!) today; your taste buds will thank you!