The Best Banana Caramel Cream Pie

Pie crust:

1. Crush crackers: Break the butter biscuits or cookies into smaller pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse until they turn into fine crumbs. Alternatively, put the pieces in a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.7 oz butter biscuits
2. Combine: Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then mix it with the crushed biscuits until well combined.½ cup unsalted butter
3. Press the mixture evenly into a buttered springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Filling:

1. Soak the gelatin in cold water for 7-10 minutes or as instructed on the packet.4 leaves gelatin
2. Sugar mixture: Heat the sugar and milk in a small saucepan, stirring until dissolved, then boil gently until slightly thickened; remove from heat and let cool slightly (1-2 minutes).½ cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons milk
3. Stir in the lightly squeezed gelatin.
4. Filling mixture: Mix cream cheese and yogurt in a bowl, add the sugar mixture, and refrigerate until it starts to set. It should only start to set.1 cup cream cheese + 1 cup Greek yogurt + 1 ⅔ cup heavy cream
5. Whip the heavy cream until stiff and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
6. Assemble the pie: Halve three bananas lengthwise, place them on the crust, and pour the filling over them.3 large bananas
7. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3–4 hours or overnight.

Candied walnuts:

1. Meanwhile, prepare the candied walnuts and let them cool completely on baking paper.
2. Melt: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the sugar and butter, and let them melt.⅛ cup granulated sugar + ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
3. Caramelize walnuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts, coating them evenly, and cook for 3–4 minutes until caramelized.½ cup chopped walnuts
4. Let cool: Transfer to baking paper, spread them out to prevent clumping, and let them cool completely.

Decorate the pie just before serving:

1. Bananas: Slice the remaining banana and toss the slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange the banana slices around the edges of the pie.1 banana + 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2. Walnuts: Chop the candied walnuts and sprinkle them over the pie, filling the center inside the circle of banana slices. For an extra touch, garnish the pie with some lemon zest , if desired.