Description
Creamy and rich Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes combine the classic flavors of banana pudding with smooth cheesecake and a crunchy vanilla wafer crust. Perfect for parties, these bite-sized cheesecakes offer an easy-to-make, indulgent treat for banana lovers. Top with whipped cream and fresh banana slices for an extra special finish. Ideal for those searching for an easy banana dessert recipe.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 ripe banana, mashed
Banana Pudding Layer:
1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
1 1/4 cups cold milk
Toppings:
Whipped cream
Sliced bananas
Crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix crushed vanilla wafers, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of each liner.
- Bake for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla, sour cream, heavy cream, and mashed banana.
- Fill the liners almost to the top with the cheesecake mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until centers are set.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- While cheesecakes chill, whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread the pudding on top of the cooled cheesecakes.
- Add whipped cream, banana slices, and crushed vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
For a banana-free version, you can omit the mashed banana from the cheesecake filling.
For best presentation, add the banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
You can freeze the cheesecakes (without the pudding layer) and thaw them when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Calories: 320 kcal
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