Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Pudding Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 inches pie crusts, pre-baked if needed
5 ounces chocolate pudding, box cook and serve style
3 cups whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy style
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

Preparation

If using a baked pie crust, pre-bake in a 9\" pan and cool before proceeding.
If using a crumb crust, prepare a 9\" pan accordingly.
Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla and blend until smooth using a mixer on medium speed.
Gently spread the peanut butter mixture in an even layer into the prepared pie shell, including the sides of the pie crust. A rubber or silicone spatula works well.
Press sliced bananas into the peanut butter mixture, \"standing up\" around the sides of the pie shell, and a layer in the bottom.
Cook the pudding mix according to box directions, cool five minutes and then pour into pie shell over the bananas.
Smooth the pudding, cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 3 hours before serving.
Serve topped with whipped cream or whipped topping.