No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Print)
Individual cups with creamy banana pudding and cheesecake layers, topped with fresh bananas and crispy vanilla wafer crumbs.
# 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, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold milk in a clean bowl for 2 minutes until mixture thickens noticeably.
05 - Spoon approximately half of the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in each cup, spreading evenly.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Divide the prepared banana pudding evenly among cups, spooning it over the banana layer.
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 more 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 properly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required means you can make these even on the hottest summer days
- Individual portions look impressive but take just 20 minutes to assemble
- The combination of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding hits every comfort note
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- The two hour chilling time is not optional—this is when all the flavors meld together and the layers set properly
- Individual cups need to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving for the best texture
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- Toss your banana slices in a teaspoon of lemon juice before layering to prevent browning
- Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping cream for faster results