Banana Cream Pie Icebox Cake

Dreamy no-bake banana cream pie icebox cake layered with graham crackers, silky banana cream pudding mixture, and banana slices will be the star of your next summer potluck or party!

Why this recipe works

Banana cream pie icebox cake is similar to a luscious banana cream pie with layers of graham crackers that soak up the surrounding ingredients leaving you with a pillowy, cookie-like flavor and soft texture that pairs extremely well with smooth banana pudding and whipped topping.

The banana pudding layer is a mixture of cream cheese, milk, instant banana cream pudding, and Cool Whip which is layered with fresh banana slices and graham crackers. Icebox cakes are some of the easiest desserts for summer potlucks and parties, and this banana cream pie icebox cake is no exception.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

PUDDING – If you can’t seem to find instant banana cream pudding, you can substitute it with vanilla.

GRAHAM CRACKERS – Graham crackers are our go-to for icebox cakes. They soak up the pudding layer leaving you with soft, supple layers that melt in your mouth. If you are not in the states and are looking for a substitute for graham crackers, you can try digestive biscuits or Nilla wafers.

WHIPPED CREAM – We are using Cool Whip for its readiness, but if you prefer to make it homemade you can use our stabilized whipped cream recipe. I would not recommend using regular homemade whipped cream as it is not stabilized and will not hold up well.

How to Make Banana Cream Pie Icebox Cake

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Beat cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Pour in milk, while whisking or beating on low speed.
3. Add pudding mix and vanilla extract and whisk until mixture thickens.
4. Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
5. Spread a spoonful of the pudding mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
6. Place a single layer of graham crackers to cover the dish.
7. Spread about 1/3 of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
8. Top pudding layer with a layer of freshly sliced bananas.
9. Continue layering graham crackers, pudding, and banana slices to make three layers total.
10. Top the final banana layer with the remaining Cool Whip.
11. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set up.
12. Garnish with graham cracker crumbs, a whipped cream swirl, and/or fresh banana slices.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

This is one icebox cake that we don’t recommend freezing. If you omit the banana slices in the layers you can freeze this dessert, but otherwise, the banana will not thaw well. I would only recommend omitting the banana slices if you are using banana cream instant pudding.

Store this icebox cake tightly covered with plastic wrap or with an air-tight lid kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve banana cream icebox cake chilled with a garnish of crushed graham cracker crumbs, piped whipped cream, and a banana slice. Add your piped whipped cream and banana slices just before serving so the banana doesn’t brown.

More Icebox Cake Recipes

• Oreo Icebox Cake
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• Lemon Icebox Cake
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• Strawberry Icebox Cake
• Chocolate Icebox Cake
• Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake

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