Banana Pudding Pie

Original Recipe from:  Bernie Thrush-Bowers

As a child some of my happiest times were with my Aunt Bernie.  Whenever she was around you just knew you were going to have a fabulous dessert.  She had such an array of dessert recipes, each one better than the last.  Aunt Bernie loved to share her recipes; that was one of the many ways she showed her love.  This Banana Pudding Pie is delicious!  Enjoy!

Crust

2-1/2 cups Flour

2 sticks Margarine (softened)

4 tablespoons Sugar.

Mash all ingredients with a potato masher and press into a cookie sheet (9x15x2).  Bake in 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until light brown. 

Filling

2 packages Banana or Vanilla Pudding.  Mix as directed on the box for a pie.  When thickened let it stand for the 5 minute cooling period.

Slice 5-6 Bananas and layer on baked and cooled crust.  When the pudding is ready, spread evenly over crust and bananas.

Lay a large sheet of wax paper on top and refrigerate.  Let stand in refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.  You can spread Cool Whip on top after cooled or serve a spoonful on top of each piece as served.

Note:  Aunt Bernie never used instant pudding.  She felt the pudding tasted better when cooked.  If you are really in a hurry, I would recommend using an instant pudding.  However, if you have the time make the kind you have to cook.  There is something special about making things “the old-fashioned way”, perhaps that’s when love gets added into the mix.