Banana Cream Pie: Quick

Ingredients

• 1 prepared 9 inch vanilla wafer pie crust 
• 1 large box instant banana pudding and pie filling (any brand) 
• 1 large ripe banana, sliced 
• whipped cream 
• maraschino cherries, drained well (optional) 

Method

Cover bottom of pie shell with banana slices. Line sides of pie shell with whole vanilla wafer cookies if desired. Add banana pudding to fill. Spread evenly and chill well. 
Top with a layer of whipped cream immediately before serving and garnish with additional banana slices or maraschino cherries. 

Yield: 6 servings 

Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust 

• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies
• 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine

Submitted by: Donna