Banana Cream Pie

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) baked pie crust
• 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups cold milk, plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding and pie filling
• 2 bananas
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons milk and mix, scraping the sides of the bowl, until the cream cheese is creamy and lump-free. Add the remaining milk; mix well. Add the vanilla pudding mix and beat on the lowest speed for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice the bananas and place in a single layer on the bottom of the cooled pastry shell.
Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Beat the cream together with the powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread the whipped cream on top of the pie.
Refrigerate 1 or more hours before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.