No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)

Creamy banana pudding and cheesecake layers in individual cups, topped with fresh bananas and crispy vanilla wafer crumbs.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Layer cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, using about half the mixture.
06 - Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, more banana slices, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover and refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero oven time means your kitchen stays cool even in July
  • The individual portions make everyone feel like they got the special serving
  • You can assemble them ahead and pull them out like a dessert superhero
02 -
  • Bananas will start to brown quickly once sliced, so save that final topping for the absolute last minute
  • The chilling time is not optional, it lets the flavors meld and the layers set properly
  • These need to be served cold, so keep them refrigerated until the moment you're ready to impress
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for the cheesecake layers to get perfectly even and Instagram worthy cups
  • A little lemon juice tossed with your banana slices keeps them fresh and prevents browning

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