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Banana Cream Pie Lush

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 21, 2026
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Get ready to go absolutely bananas for this incredible Banana Cream Pie Lush recipe! If you're searching for an easy dessert that delivers big on flavor and fun, look no further. This irresistible sweet treat takes all the classic comforts of banana cream pie and transforms them into a delightful layered lush experience. Featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, a luscious vanilla creamy layer, fresh sliced bananas, rich pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, every bite is pure bliss. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or just a fantastic family dessert!

Banana Cream Pie Lush

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 5 hr 40 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (17.5 oz) 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 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 firm medium bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ banana cream-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 firm medium banana, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered 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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

280 Calories
14g Total Fat
3g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
22g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
280mg
11%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
22g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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