No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)

Individual cups featuring creamy cheesecake and banana pudding layers with fresh banana slices and vanilla wafer crumbles.

# 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 instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
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. 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 in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold 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 cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, using about half the mixture.
06 - Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, more banana slices, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours, but nobody has to know they came together in under 30 minutes
  • The combination of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding hits every comfort button
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect little masterpiece
02 -
  • Cold cream and room temperature cream cheese are the difference between silky smooth filling and a lumpy disappointment you'll have to strain
  • Fresh banana slices will start to brown after about an hour, so either toss them in a little lemon juice first or add them right before serving
  • These need those two hours in the fridge to set properly, otherwise you'll end up with a messy slide instead of distinct beautiful layers
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly, while cold ingredients create tiny lumps that never quite disappear
  • A light touch when folding the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture keeps all that air you just whipped in, making the final texture incredibly light

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