Recipes Desserts Pies 5-Layer Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie 4.0 (3) 2 Reviews 3 Photos This is a make-ahead icebox dessert. Banana pudding is a southern classic. This recipe takes it to a new level by making it into a pie and adding decadent chocolate layer. Submitted by HomeCookinMan Updated on May 29, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings Crust: 1 cup crushed pretzels 4 ounces vanilla wafer cookies, or as needed 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Chocolate Ganache: ½ cup heavy whipping cream 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped Cream Cheese Layer: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream 5 medium bananas, or more as needed Pudding Layer: 3 cups milk 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix Topping: 1 cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon grated semisweet chocolate, or to taste Directions Prepare crust: combine pretzels, cookies, and brown sugar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Drizzle in melted butter slowly, and pulse to combine. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish. Prepare chocolate ganache: heat cream in the microwave in 1-minute increments until boiling. Add chocolate and whisk until combined and melted. Spread ganache over the crust and place in the refrigerator until needed. Prepare cream cheese layer: mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a small amount of cream in a bowl with a wire whisk to add air to the cream cheese. Add remaining cream and mix until well whipped; spread over the crust. Slice bananas lengthwise, then cut in half. Arrange over the cream cheese mixture and return to the refrigerator. Prepare pudding layer: Whisk milk and pudding mix in a bowl until pudding begins to set, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon over the bananas and return to the refrigerator. Prepare topping: beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add powdered sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Spread on top of pudding layer and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 316 Calories 20g Fat 32g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 316 % Daily Value * Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 12g 61% Cholesterol 59mg 20% Sodium 241mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 20g Protein 4g 7% Vitamin C 2mg 3% Calcium 69mg 5% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 181mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.