If you love banana cream pie, this milkshake is about to become your new obsession. This creamy banana cream pie milkshake blends ripe bananas, vanilla ice cream, vanilla pudding, and crushed vanilla wafers into a thick, nostalgic dessert that tastes just like the classic pie filling—no baking required. Finished with fluffy whipped cream and cookie crumbs, it’s the perfect treat for warm days, dessert cravings, or when you want something indulgent in minutes.
Banana Cream Pie Milkshake
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- knife
- Cutting board
- Serving glasses
- Spoon or straw
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup whole milk add more for thinner shake
- ½ cup prepared vanilla pudding chilled
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 vanilla wafer cookies plus more for topping
- Pinch of salt optional, enhances flavor
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Banana slices
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- White chocolate shavings
- Drizzle of caramel or condensed milk
Instructions
Blend the base
- Add bananas, vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla pudding, vanilla extract, vanilla wafers, and salt to a blender.
Blend until smooth
- Blend on high until thick, creamy, and fully smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
Taste & adjust
- Add more pudding for richness or another wafer for extra “pie crust” flavor.
Serve
- Pour into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers.
Notes
Variations
- Banana Cream Cheesecake Shake: Add 2 oz cream cheese
- Banana Pudding Milkshake: Increase pudding to ¾ cup
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut milk, dairy-free vanilla ice cream, and plant-based pudding
- Protein Version: Add vanilla protein powder—tastes like banana custard
Recipe Notes
- Banana ripeness matters: Use bananas with brown speckles for the strongest banana cream flavor. Under-ripe bananas will taste flat.
- Pudding shortcut: Store-bought vanilla pudding works perfectly, but homemade pastry cream makes the shake extra rich and bakery-style.
- Cookie choice: Classic vanilla wafers give the most authentic banana cream pie flavor, but shortbread or graham crackers also work well.
- Consistency control: For a spoon-thick milkshake, use frozen banana slices and reduce the milk slightly. For a drinkable shake, add milk 1–2 tablespoons at a time until smooth.
- Flavor boost: A tiny pinch of salt balances the sweetness and enhances the vanilla and banana notes.
- Chill the glasses: Serving in chilled glasses keeps the milkshake thick longer and improves presentation.
- Fresh is best: This milkshake is best enjoyed immediately; it will thin as it sits and the bananas may darken slightly over time.
- Make it indulgent: Swirl caramel sauce or sweetened condensed milk inside the glass before pouring for a bakery-style finish.
FAQ
Can I make this milkshake without pudding?
Yes. The pudding adds classic banana cream pie flavor and thickness, but you can omit it and add extra ice cream instead. The shake will be slightly less custardy but still delicious.
Can I use frozen bananas?
Absolutely. Frozen banana slices make the milkshake thicker and colder without watering it down. If using frozen bananas, reduce the milk slightly.
How do I keep the bananas from turning brown?
Blend and serve immediately for best color. A small splash of lemon juice can slow browning, but it may slightly affect the flavor.
Can I make this ahead of time?
This milkshake is best fresh. If needed, you can blend it and freeze it for up to 1 hour, then re-blend before serving.
What’s the best milk to use?
Whole milk gives the creamiest texture, but half-and-half works for extra richness. Plant-based milks like oat or coconut milk also work well.
Can I turn this into a boozy dessert shake?
Yes—add 1–2 tablespoons of banana liqueur, vanilla vodka, or dark rum for an adults-only version.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Use dairy-free vanilla ice cream, plant-based milk, and a vegan vanilla pudding or extra banana for thickness.
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