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Summer Dessert Recipes

No-Bake Banana Caramel Pecan Pie

2024-03-20 By : Admin
When it comes to old-school desserts, banana cream pie and pecan pie are always at the top of the list. If you’re torn between which to make, why not combine them? This pie pairs pecans in a sticky caramel, layered with bananas, and topped with a light and fluffy vanilla cream filling. Think banoffee pie, taken over the top with pecans and caramel.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 1/2 c. 

    graham cracker crumbs (from about 12 full sheets)

  • 6 tbsp. 

    unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tbsp. 

    granulated sugar

  • Pinch of kosher salt

  • 3/4 c. 

    store-bought caramel, plus more for serving

  • 1/2 c. 

    roasted unsalted pecans, chopped, plus more for serving

  • Flaky sea salt

  • 2 

    to 3 medium bananas, thinly sliced

  • 1 

    (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 c. 

    whole milk

  • 2 c. 

    heavy cream

Directions

    • Directions

      • Step 1Grease a 9" pie dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Press into bottom and up sides of a prepared dish.
      • Step 2In a medium bowl, mix caramel and pecans. Spread in an even layer on top of crust. Sprinkle with sea salt. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 12. ​
      • Step 3Arrange banana slices on top of caramel, slightly overlapping, until caramel is covered. 
      • Step 4In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened.
      • Step 5Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, in a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 1 cup whipped cream into pudding mixture. Reserve remaining 1 cup whipped cream for decorating; refrigerate until ready to use.
      • Step 6Spread pudding mixture in an even layer on top of bananas. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
      • Step 7Spread reserved whipped cream on top of pie. Drizzle with more caramel and top with pecans. 
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