Sweet Treats Saturday: Banana Cream Pie

So to help everyone keep to their New Year's resolutions, I'm posting a fruit based dessert. Banana cream pie.  That counts, right?  I've been making this recipe for a few years and it's always a hit.  It's really fast and easy to make, but it does take a little time in the refrigerator after you're done assembling it.

For the purpose of this recipe, I just used a ready made graham cracker pie crust.  I was in a hurry, but usually I make my own.  You can do either... graham cracker crusts are all over the web and are really easy to make.  Onto the filling:

1 8oz. package of cream cheese
1 cup of confectioner's sugar
1 8oz tub of thawed whip topping (ex. Cool Whip)
3 firm bananas, sliced
1 (3.4oz) package of instant vanilla pudding
1 1/3 cup cold milk

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and confectioner's sugar.  Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.  Spread over the crust.

Assembling the pie: the first layer 

Arrange the sliced bananas on top.

Laying the sliced bananas on top

In the same bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until thick.  Pour over the banana layer.

The pudding on top of the bananas

Top with the remaining whipped topping.  Refrigerate until serving.