No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable)
Individual cups layered with creamy cheesecake filling, banana pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafer crumbs. An easy no-bake dessert.
# What You’ll 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 Prepare:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Layer half the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, dividing evenly.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top each cup with the remaining cheesecake mixture, spreading evenly.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, add more banana slices, and finish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Each person gets their own perfect portion with layers of creamy goodness in every spoonful
- The no bake approach means you can assemble these ahead and actually enjoy your own party
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese incorporates smoothly while cold versions will leave you fighting lumps that never quite disappear
- Toss banana slices in a teaspoon of lemon juice before layering to keep them looking fresh and appetizing
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- Clear glass cups show off the beautiful layers and make these desserts twice as impressive
- A piping bag makes adding the top cheesecake layer much easier and more precise