No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Print Version)

Individual cups layered with creamy cheesecake, banana pudding, and vanilla wafer crust for an easy make-ahead dessert.

# 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)

# Directions:

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 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream 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 half the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, dividing evenly.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top with remaining cheesecake mixture, spreading evenly.
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 to allow flavors to meld.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfectly layered cup with no fighting over the last piece
  • The combination of tangy cheesecake and sweet banana pudding hits every craving at once
02 -
  • Bananas will start to brown after about an hour once sliced, so add those fresh slices right before serving or toss them in a little lemon juice first
  • The chilling time is non negotiable because it lets the layers set properly and the flavors meld together into something greater than the sum of their parts
03 -
  • Use a pastry bag or zip top bag with the corner snipped to pipe the layers neatly into the cups
  • Let your cream cheese come to room temperature for at least an hour to prevent any lumps in the filling

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