This was my contribution to pie day at 42nd and Orange this past Sunday. I know, I know. It doesn't look like a pie? But, it kind of tastes like one. I even renamed it "Not Yo' Granny's Banana Pie." This is more of a Top Chef deconstructed pie meets fancy country bumpkin. The original recipe is from Miss Paula Deen, and it's called "Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding." And no ma'am, this sure ain't my mama's banana pudding - her recipe called for vanilla wafers and plain old banana pudding. This recipe uses buttery chessman cookies, and the pudding is so rich and velvety it's almost sinful. This is a must make dessert! It's so easy, and so satisfying.
Pie day was so much fun. The ladies over at 42nd and Orange. are sweet to host such a charming event. Maybe next year I will actually make a pie. Have any recipes for me?
P.S. Please ignore the half eaten "pie". I forgot to take a picture of the actual pie that I took, and this is what was left of what I made for big boo when I got home. I have to get better at taking pictures.
Ingredients
2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen
6 to 8 bananas, sliced
1 (5-ounce) box instant French vanilla pudding
1 (8-ounce) package cream, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream
Directions
Line the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top.
In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, Food Network
