Banana Split Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant banana pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• Chocolate syrup, for topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place graham cracker crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
3. Arrange sliced bananas in the bottom of the crust.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix, cold milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
5. Pour pudding mixture over bananas in the crust.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
7. Cool completely before topping with strawberries and chocolate syrup.
8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Banana Split Pie is a classic American dessert that originated in the early 1900s.
• The original recipe called for three scoops of ice cream, but in modern recipes, banana pudding is often used instead.
• Banana Split Pie is a popular summertime dessert, but can be enjoyed year-round.