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Banana Cream Pie Dip

dessert· dips· Easter· pie
April 15, 2019

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Banana Cream Pie Dip – Creamy, dreamy banana cream pie filling served with vanilla wafers to scoop up into a perfect bite

Dipping a vanilla wafer into Banana Cream Pie Dip

The countdown to Easter is on! What are you plans for the weekend? Are you hosting a brunch, going out to eat, or taking it easy? Whatever your plans are, I sure hope they include some yummy treats!

Instead of serving up the traditional chocolate bunnies and eggs, I’m making this Banana Cream Pie Dip. I am a huge fan of dessert dips for many reasons: they’re easy to make, easy to serve, and perfect for entertaining.

And this dip is no exception! The creamy, thick texture of this dip is so addicting that it’s going to be hard for your guests to scoop it up on a little vanilla wafer instead of going in headfirst.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at this beautiful dip!

Pie dish of Banana Cream Pie Dip with banana slices and crushed wafers around the edge Dish of vanilla wafers Pie dish of Banana Cream Pie Dip with a bowl of wafers and bananas in the back

Recipe Inspiration

The idea for this recipe came from my favorite banana pudding recipe. It’s so thick and creamy and I can eat it non-stop. Given my new obsession with dessert dips, I knew I just had to make this pudding recipe into a dessert dip recipe.

I knew this recipe would make for the best dip because it was super thick so I didn’t change a thing about it. The texture is so thick that it reminds me of a banana cream pie instead of pudding – hence the name of this dip. What makes it so thick, you ask? Let’s talk through this recipe, shall we?

How it’s made

This dip gets its dippable texture from two special ingredients: thick cream cheese and fluffy whipped topping. These ingredients are then mixed into vanilla pudding and sweetened condensed milk and then layered with pieces of real banana.

Also, here’s a tip for serving: I like to serve my banana cream pie dip in a pie pan because it’s easier to scoop dip in a shallow dish than a deep bowl.

Pie dish of vanilla pudding with bananas slices on top

Tips & Tricks

As always, here are a few tips to make sure this banana cream pie dip comes out perfectly:

  1. Make sure to let your cream cheese sit outside of the fridge for a little bit. Room temperature cream cheese will blend much smoother and prevent lumps from forming
  2. Usually, I am not a huge fan of whipped topping but the consistency is perfect for this dip so it holds up quite nicely and won’t deflate in the dip
  3. If you really want banana pieces in every bite, I suggest dicing the banana instead of just slicing it
  4. Use the amount of milk noted in the recipe below. DO NOT follow the recipe on the back of the box of pudding or else the mixture will be too runny

Banana Cream Pie Dip on a wafer

And that’s all there is to it folks! Don’t forget to serve this incredible dip with some vanilla wafers or even some Biscoff cookies – those will also taste so great alongside this dip!

Print Recipe

Banana Cream Pie Dip -

Creamy, dreamy banana cream pie filling served with vanilla wafers to scoop up into a perfect bite
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 10 people

Ingredients

  • 1 3.4-ounce package instant French vanilla pudding
  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 large bananas
  • vanilla wafers for serving

Instructions

  • Add milk to instant pudding and mix until thickened. Set aside. 
  • Place cream cheese in bowl of stand mixer. Whip cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined. Add 3/4 of the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture and fold in. Fold in the prepared pudding until combined. 
  • Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a pie dish or other shallow dish. Slice one large banana and then cut slices in half circles. Layer on top of the pudiding mixture. top bananas with other half of the mixture. 
  • Top pudding with last 1/4 of the whipped topping. Crush about 6 vanilla wafers and sprinkle around the edge of the dip. Slice the remaining banana and place along the edge in a decorative fashion. Serve dip immediately with vanilla wafers

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Comments

  1. Sara says

    April 22, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    Ummm. This looks addictive! I love banana cream pie, so dipping it is brilliant! Have you tried it with graham crackers?

    Reply
  2. Deseree says

    April 22, 2019 at 8:12 am

    This banana dip sounds fantastic! My kids love all things sweet and banana. Pass me the wafers πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  3. Jacquelyn Hastert says

    April 22, 2019 at 8:06 am

    This is a deliciously sweet dip! If you love bananas, then you will surely love this dip.

    Reply
  4. lauren says

    April 21, 2019 at 11:21 pm

    My girls love banana! This is such a fun and simple to make dessert. I appreciate all the detail you put into how to make this dish so perfect.

    Reply
  5. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    April 21, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    This is such a fun spin on the classic banana cream pie! I’ve made the pie version many a time but never would have thought to turn it into a dip! Can’t wait to make this for our next family get-together.

    Reply
  6. kallee says

    April 20, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    How fun to serve a dessert like this. It would be great for family game night.

    Reply
  7. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    April 19, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    Shut the front door! WOW this looks incredible! I’m always looking for great new dip ideas for parties. I can totally see this at our next cookout for sure! YUMMY!

    Reply
  8. Jenni LeBaron says

    April 19, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    I am totally over here drooling right now. Banana cream pie is one of my favorite desserts, so to see it in a fun new dip form is awesome! If you served this at a party, I would probably devour it before the other guests had a chance to try it!

    Reply
  9. Linda says

    April 19, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    I’m a big fan of banana pudding/pie. And this recipe is even better because I now can enjoy it as a dip, too.

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:37 am

    I love banana cream pie but a dip would be SO much easier…and a major crowd pleaser too πŸ™‚ This would be a fun dessert to bring to Easter!

    Reply
  11. Veena Azmanov says

    April 17, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Such a creamy and delicious dip. This is an amazing idea with kids. They to enjoy fruit which is so healthy.

    Reply
  12. Aleta says

    April 17, 2019 at 11:23 am

    My husband loves banana cream pie, though I rarely make it for him. I love the idea of this dip! It looks super easy to make and I know my guests will love it as well!

    Reply
  13. leah says

    April 17, 2019 at 9:42 am

    this looks so great and sounds refreshing! I want to try this for my daughter’s birthday party!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    April 16, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    I love banana cream pie. That is going to be our dessert for Easter.

    Reply
  15. Christa says

    April 16, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Oh, wow, this is such a great idea! I love a good dip and this one is so different than what I’m used to! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  16. Dan from Platter Talk says

    April 16, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    I’m loving everything about this pie/dip idea! Now, you have my mind running wild, thinking of all the pie recipes that can be converted into an indulgent dip; super-genius!

    Reply
  17. Sarah Dudley says

    April 15, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    This looks so yummy! Must try!

    Reply
  18. Vicky says

    April 15, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    What a great dessert option this would be. I think it would be yummy served with graham crackers too. I don’t have the time and energy for a pie, but a dip I can do!

    Reply
  19. Nancy | Flavorpalooza says

    April 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm

    OMG – this is genius! I love that it’s a dip! I am a huge banana cream pie fan, but have never thought to make it like this. What a great idea — thank you!

    Reply
  20. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    April 15, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    Dip? This is the best idea ever. I used to love banana cream pie as a kid and my mom made it all the time. I need to try this out on my kids and see what they think!

    Reply
  21. Jessica Formicola says

    April 15, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Banana cream pie is my all time favorite dessert, so I can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious!

    Reply
  22. Andrea Metlika says

    April 15, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    I love banana cream pie so this dip is right up my alley!

    Reply

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