No Bake Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie
This easy no bake chocolate banana pudding pie recipe is a creamy, no-oven dessert made with instant pudding mix, graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache, and fresh bananas. It’s also a perfect banana cream pie no bake recipe for summer, holidays, or any time you want a quick chocolate banana dessert without baking.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1½ cups crushed graham crackers or chocolate cookies
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional if using sweet cookies
For the Banana Pudding Layer
- 1 package 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping e.g., Cool Whip
- 2 ripe but firm bananas sliced
For the Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Banana slices
- Chocolate curls or shavings
- Crushed nuts pecans, walnuts
- Caramel or chocolate sauce drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust
- Crush cookies or crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or zip-top bag with rolling pin. Mix with melted butter and optional sugar until it looks like wet sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare Banana Pudding Layer
- Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until smooth and thick. Fold in whipped topping gently. Layer banana slices on the chilled crust and pour pudding mixture on top. Smooth out. Chill while preparing the next layer.
Step 3: Make Chocolate Ganache Layer
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 1–2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter if using. Cool slightly, then pour over banana layer. Spread evenly.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate entire pie for 4–6 hours (or overnight). Before serving, top with whipped cream, more banana slices, and any additional toppings. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
This no bake chocolate banana pudding pie is a creamy, rich, make-ahead dessert. It is also perfect for hot weather or lazy weekends. You don’t need an oven, and it’s totally customizable.