Description
These Mini Banana Cheesecakes with Nilla Wafer Crust are a bite-sized tropical treat that blends a buttery Nilla wafer crust with creamy banana-flavored cheesecake filling. Topped with whipped cream and optional banana slices, these mini cheesecakes are perfect for parties, potlucks, or an after-dinner dessert. With a prep time of only 15 minutes, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup crushed Nilla wafers
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream for topping
Banana slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed Nilla wafers, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add in the egg, mashed banana, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with banana slices if desired.
Notes
Be sure to refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours to allow them to set properly.
You can substitute Nilla wafers with graham crackers or Oreo crumbs for a different crust flavor.
The cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Calories: 180 kcal
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