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Mini Banana Cheesecakes with Nilla Wafer Crust

  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. 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

Keywords: Mini banana cheesecakes, banana cheesecake recipe, Nilla wafer crust, mini cheesecakes, bite-sized desserts, easy banana desserts, mini banana cheesecake cupcakes

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