No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Print Version)
Individual cups layered with creamy cheesecake, banana pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer crust. Perfect make-ahead dessert.
# What You'll 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 Steps:
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, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until mixture thickens to proper consistency.
05 - Spoon half of the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, spreading evenly.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Divide banana pudding evenly among cups, spooning over the banana layer.
08 - Spread remaining cheesecake mixture over the pudding layer in each cup.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, arrange 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 set properly before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect little masterpiece
- The combination of textures creates pure magic in every spoonful
02 -
- Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better than room temperature
- Fold gently to keep all that air you just whipped into the mixture
03 -
- A piping bag makes layering the filling so much easier and neater
- Clear glass cups show off those beautiful layers to their best advantage