No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)

Individual cups featuring creamy layers of banana pudding and cheesecake, topped with fresh bananas and crispy vanilla wafer crumbs for an effortless dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Banana Pudding Layer

07 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
08 - 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
09 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced

→ Topping

10 - Additional vanilla wafer crumbs
11 - Fresh banana slices
12 - Whipped cream (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Distribute about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust base.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Set aside.
05 - Distribute half the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, using a spoon to create an even layer.
06 - Arrange a layer of fresh sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Spoon prepared banana pudding over the banana slices, dividing evenly among all cups.
08 - Add the remaining cheesecake mixture on top of the pudding layer in each cup, smoothing the surface.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional vanilla wafer crumbs, arrange fresh banana slices on top, and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect serving with no fighting over the last slice
  • The contrast between creamy cheesecake and fresh bananas creates something surprisingly sophisticated
  • You can assemble everything ahead and pull them out right when company arrives
02 -
  • The chilling time is not optional. These layers need time to set up properly so each distinct layer stays defined when you dig in.
  • Bananas will oxidize and turn brown if exposed to air too long. Add the fresh banana slices right before serving or toss them in a little lemon juice first.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping cream. It makes achieving stiff peaks so much faster and more reliable.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly. Cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny lumps that no amount of mixing can fix.

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