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Banana cream pie milkshake topped with whipped cream, vanilla wafers, banana slices, and caramel drizzle in a tall glass
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Banana Cream Pie Milkshake

This ultra-creamy banana cream pie milkshake blends ripe bananas, vanilla ice cream, vanilla pudding, and crushed vanilla wafers for a nostalgic dessert-in-a-glass. Finished with whipped cream and cookie crumbs, it’s basically a slice of pie you can sip.
Course Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana cream milkshake, banana cream pie milkshake, banana milkshake, banana pudding milkshake, creamy banana shake, dessert milkshake, pie-inspired milkshake, vanilla wafer milkshake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 milkshake
Calories 580kcal
Cost $5 for entire recipe

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.