Ingredients

6 ounces vanilla wafer cookies

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 tablespoons sugar

Vanilla pudding filling:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 firm but ripe bananas, peeled, divided
• 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided

Peanut butter layer:

• 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
• 2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
• Purchased peanut brittle, coarsely chopped (optional)

Description

This Pie Was Almost My Obsession. I Desperately Wanted A Banana Cream Pie That Wasn't Too Sweet, And I Couldn't Find One With The Right...

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