This No-Bake Bananas Foster Pie is the ultimate dessert shortcut—creamy, dreamy, and totally swoon-worthy! It has all the flavors of classic bananas foster without the fuss. Sweet bananas, a velvety cream filling, and a rich caramelized topping come together in a buttery graham cracker crust.
And since there’s zero oven time, you can keep your kitchen cool while still looking like a dessert rockstar!
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What makes this recipe irresistible
This pie is irresistible for so many reasons! It’s pure no-bake magic, making it perfect for hot days or anytime you’d rather skip turning on the oven. You still get all the buttery, caramelized bananas foster flavor you love in a simple, creamy pie.
Best of all, it looks like you spent hours making it, but this fast and impressive dessert comes together in just minutes. And since it’s make-ahead friendly, you can prep it in advance and chill it until it’s time to wow your guests, love that!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for the exact measurements for this recipe.
No Bake Bananas Foster Pie
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounce tub Cool Whip thawed
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 9 inch graham cracker crust
- For the topping:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Fold in the whipped topping until combined.
- Slice 2 ripe bananas and arrange them in a single layer over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the bananas and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (longer if you want cleaner slices).
- When you're ready to serve, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon, and let it bubble for about 2 minutes.
- Add sliced bananas, cook for 1–2 minutes, then stir in, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Let cool just a bit.
- Spoon the warm bananas foster mixture over the chilled pie and serve immediately.
Notes
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Absolutely, rum in the topping is excellent! Or use a splash or rum extract for that signature flavor without the alcohol.
Toss sliced bananas with a little lemon juice before layering them in the filling. It helps them stay fresh and pretty.
Absolutely! A vanilla wafer crust, shortbread crust or pretzel crust would be amazing here.
Deb’s top tips
This is next-level dreamy with a big ol’ dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pecans. And if you "accidentally" make extra topping to spoon over ice cream later… well, you’re just a genius! 😋
More no-bake pie recipes
You’ll want to try a few more no-bake favorites from the blog! My No-Bake Pecan Cream Pie is rich, nutty, and unbelievably creamy—perfect for the holidays or anytime you’re craving something decadent. For a festive twist, the No-Bake Eggnog Pie is silky smooth with a hint of warm spice, making it a go-to dessert during the holiday season.
And if you’re feeling playful, the No-Bake S’mores Pie brings all the campfire flavors you love—gooey marshmallow, rich chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers—into one easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!
Wrapping it up
This No-Bake Bananas Foster Pie delivers all the rich, caramelized flavors you love with a fraction of the effort. Whether it’s a summer cookout, holiday gathering, or just a Tuesday treat, this pie has crowd-pleaser written all over it.
Give it a try, and let me know if it disappears as quickly at your house as it does at mine!
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