BANANA-BERRY PIE

Banana-Berry Pie image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
FOR THE FILLING
3/4 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) plus 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon(s) strawberry gelatin
3/4 cup(s) cold water
2 cup(s) sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 can(s) (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package(s) ([8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup(s) cold milk
1 package(s) (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix

Steps:

Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and ginger. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and gelatin. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Arrange 1 cup strawberries over crust. Pour gelatin mixture over strawberries. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
In a large bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, milk and pudding mix for 1 minute. Spread over top of pie. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.