Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2009

After reading a few reviews that stated it turned out runny or soupy, I made a few changes to prevent this. I used 1- 5 oz. package of banana cream pudding, and 1- 3.4 oz. package of vanilla pudding mix. Kept the milk at 2 cups. It turned out nice and thick with a great consistency. I'm sure it will even hold up reasonably well when it is cut (will find out tomorrow at our family Thanksgiving dinner) I also only used 1/4 tsp of cinnamon because I was unsure about adding it at all. It was a good thing I did as even the 1/4 tsp was overkill. Totally drowns out the banana flavor except in bites that have actual banana in them. I did a layer of banana on the bottom, part of the pudding mixture, then another layer of banana before putting the remaining banana on. Will probably add one more layer tomorrow. I ended up with quite a bit of extra filling, but not enough for a whole other pie, so I got some of the mini pie crusts & made 6 mini pies. They are super cute! I would make this again, but would definitely drastically reduce if not even eliminate the cinnamon all together.

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Chelsea Rice

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2009

I have never given a two star rating for anything on here and I am sorry to do so. I as well had no luck in getting the pudding mix to set even after reading all suggestions and attempting them. It was soup banana pie. BUT, I did freeze them and the kids ate them anyway! AND, the cinnamon was a really nice addition, so thank you for that. I just purchased more pudding mix and I am going to try this again. Going for four pies as an attempt. I used the electric mixer with and without cold milk and no luck. If you can get this to set, I bet this is a 5 star, for ease, simplicity and taste.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2008

Very, very easy and very,very delicious! Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

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Karalynne

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

This recipe looked very easy and tasty and that is why I chose it. However* I do believe the measurements are way off. I made the recipes EXACTLY but the mixture made two pies and they never set. I made it on christmas, and decided to freeze the pies for an hour because I was concerned about the consistancy. This did not help. It was like soup. As an emergency measure, we mixed in another box of pudding but this only slightly helped. If I ever decided to make this recipe again, I would either use half the milk or one box of pudding.

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

I didn't think this was very good, hardly any banana taste.

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CHRISTA12

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Living In: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

This was a great, easy pie to make. I used a regular pie crust instead of graham cracker, but everyone loved it!

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Dana

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Living In: Pine Island, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2006

This pie was excellent! The cinnamon added a creative element. Made the crust from nilla wafers.

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KIRSTENFINNIGAN

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2006

Turned out Perfect. Would recommend this one out of them all.

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Samantha

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Highland, California, USA

Living In: Yucaipa, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2006

Outstanding. This was easy and delicious. I used 2 bananas. Since it is not as firm as I would like, I just told my family it was a pudding with crust!

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TJ

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Living In: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2006

Sooo easy and delicious. I used Nilla crust and topped with Nilla cookies instead of caramel. It's great!!

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newmamavimos

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Living In: Bronx, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2005

Wonderful Recipe!!! Worked like a wonder, and on short notice too. Highly Recommended!!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2005

I've been making a version of this recipe for quite some time. Made it again recently, but had to change some things because the store was out of what I was looking for. I used to make it with a Nilla Wafter pre-made crust because some of my family didn't care for the graham cracker crust. This time I made it with a chocolate crumb crust, french vanilla pudding, and cool whip with Mrs. Richardson's Caramel Topping! Will make it this way from now on! YUM! In the past I used French Vanilla Cool Whip, that's good, too!

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2005

This is now called "Kyle's Birthday Pie" in my house. My husband loves this! I make this just as the recipe says. I also add some sliced almonds to the top. Next time I'm going to try this with "Graham Cracker Crust III" from this site instead of a pre-made one. The recipe calls for cinnamon graham crackers and I think that would be so yummy with this pie. Thanks for this one!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2005

This pie was beyond yummy! I made a second one the next day because my dad wanted his very own. I will share this recipe and with out a doubt make it again!!

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TRISZO

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2004

Awesome! So easy to make and everyone loved it! I put some extra banana in because I love banana. It was excellent!

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CAPTAINVERN

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Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2004

A delightfully light, not too sweet, cool treat. I made this for July 4th, using sugar free pudding and a half container of light whipped topping. The one banana was not overpowering and the cinnamon and carmel gave the pie a new yummy twist to the same old pie. My husband, who loves banana cream pies, would have liked more bananas, but said he liked the cinnamon and would definitely eat it again. This recipe was extremely quick and easy.

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