Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Print Page)
Layered banana pudding and cheesecake cups with vanilla wafer crust—no baking required.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Banana Pudding Layer
07 - 1 (3.4 oz) package 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)
# Directions:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl, mixing until evenly moistened. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form an even crust layer.
02 - Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and light in texture.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold whole milk in a bowl for 2 minutes until thickened to a pudding consistency.
05 - Spoon about half of the cheesecake filling over the crust in each serving cup, dividing evenly among all cups.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Spoon the prepared banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among all cups.
08 - Top each cup with the remaining cheesecake mixture, spreading gently to create an even surface.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, top with fresh banana slices, and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover the cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow layers to set properly before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest days.
- Individual portions make serving effortless and look impressive without any fuss.
02 -
- Bananas brown quickly, so slice them at the last possible moment or toss with a little lemon juice.
- The pudding layer thickens fast, so work efficiently once you start assembling.
03 -
- Set out cream cheese at least an hour before you start, cold cheese will leave lumps.
- Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before whipping cream.