DULCE DE LECHE BANANA CREAM PIE

Steps:

• For the crust:.
• Place the Maria crackers in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely ground.
• Add the peanuts and salt to the crumb mixture and process until finely ground.
• Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.
• Transfer the crust mixture into a 9 1/2-inch diameter glass pie dish, pressing and forming the crust evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
• Refrigerate for 10 to 20 minutes to solidify the butter.
• For the cream filling:
• Using a hand-held mixer, whip the cream cheese and butter at medium speed until fluffy with minimal lumps.
• Add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, whipping at low speed until just combined and being careful not to curdle the butter.
• Add the cream and whip to soft peaks.
• To assemble the pie:
• Spread the dulce de leche on top of the chilled crust.
• Top with the sliced bananas, forming 2 layers if necessary.
• Pour the whipped cream on top and spread evenly to completely cover the banana layer.
• Refrigerate and chill until set, about 2 hours.
• Top the pie with a 1-inch border of the remaining chopped peanuts.
• Warm the remaining dulce de leche in the microwave or on the stovetop until melted.
• Drizzle the dulce de leche on top of the pie and serve.