CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM PIE

1 READY CRUST® Chocolate Pie Crust (6 oz.)
1 pkg. instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling (4-serving size)
1 cup cold milk
1 (8 oz. ) container frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 (15 oz. ) bottle chocolate sundae syrup

In mixing bowl, combine pie filling, milk, vanilla, and 1/2 of the whipped topping; mix on low speed until blended. Increase speed and beat until thick, about 2 minutes. Pour 1/3 of mixture into crust; layer sliced bananas on top, reserving 1/2 banana for garnish. Pour remaining filling into crust. Chill 2 hours. Garnish with remaining bananas, whipped topping and optional chocolate sundae syrup.

-- Karen (mountains_mama2@hotmail.com), March 14, 2002