OREO Banana Cream Pie

Time4h 30min
Makes12 servings

Ingredients

  • 20 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups)
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3 ripe, but firm bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
  • Additional OREO Cookies, for garnish

Putting it together

  1. 1.
    Combine crushed cookies and butter in bowl. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate.
  2. 2.
    Add half-and-half, egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch to 2-qt. saucepan and whisk until the mixture is smooth and cornstarch is dissolved. Place on medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly; cook until thickened, about 15 min. Once thick, like pudding, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 2 Tbsp. butter.
  3. 3.
    Place half of the sliced bananas in the bottom of prepared crust. Top with half of the pudding; repeat layers.
  4. 4.
    Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Top with whipped topping just before serving. Garnish with OREO Cookies.

Tips and Tricks

Tip:Prepare using 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) vanilla instant pudding mix, prepared as directed on package using 2-3/4 cups half-and-half, in place of the homemade custard.
Serving Suggestion:Serve with a cup of hot brewed coffee.

Nutrition Information

Calories:320
Total fat:19g
Saturated fat:11g
Cholesterol:75mg
Sodium:180mg
Total Carbohydrate:38g
Dietary fiber:1g
Total sugars:25g
Protein:4g
Calcium:8% DV
Iron:8% DV