PRALINE BANANA CREAM PIE

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Melted caramels, praline bits and cream cheese add notes of sweet, nutty and silky to this version of Banana Cream Pie.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes 8 servings, one slice each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted, divided
35 vanilla wafers, finely crushed
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
12 KRAFT Caramels
1 tsp. water
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 large banana, sliced
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Banana Cream Flavor Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Finely chop 1/2 cup of the pecans; place in medium bowl. Add wafer crumbs, sugar and butter; mix well. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate. Press firmly onto bottom and up side of pie plate. Bake 8 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • Microwave caramels and water in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec; stir. Microwave an additional 15 to 30 sec. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after 30 sec. Add cream cheese; stir until completely melted. Spread onto bottom of crust; top with bananas.
  • Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat 2 min. or until well blended; pour over bananas. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans just before serving. Store any leftover pie in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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