In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing one of my mom’s original pie recipes.  I’ve mentioned before that my mom was famous for her pies.  She could mix and roll out a pie crust faster than you and I could open the Pillsbury package!

This Banana Cream Pie recipe is one she created and as long been a family favorite.  And yes, the secret ingredient is Ice Cream!  {Now you know it’s going to be good!!}   The ice cream gives it a much richer flavor than the pudding alone, and this is so much easier than cooking the filling.  If you are wondering if you keep it frozen – the answer is no.  You mix the ice cream with instant pudding and yes,  it sets up perfectly!

I loved this pie because I could make it on my own at a very young age – your kids will be able to make it too; and they’ll love being able to make a special treat for the family!  It’s simple and yummy – what more can you ask for?

Banana Cream Pie

Ingredients:

1 baked 9 inch pie crust  
3-4 bananas
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 large box vanilla instant pudding
1 cup milk

Whipped Cream
2 cups whipping cream
4-6 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

Slice bananas into baked pie shell (make sure it’s cooled).  Mix pudding, ice cream and milk with electric mixer until smooth.   Pour over bananas.

Refrigerate until set and chilled (2-3 hours).   Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, spread over pie and serve . . .  So easy;  sooo good!

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