No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)
Creamy banana pudding and cheesecake layered in individual cups 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 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together the 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 the cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect serving with zero sharing required
- The crust stays delightfully crunchy while the layers become impossibly creamy after chilling
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- Do not skip the chilling time—the layers need to set properly or you will end up with a sad soupy mess
- Fold the whipped cream in gently or you will deflate all the air you just whipped into existence
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- Toss your banana slices in a teaspoon of lemon juice before adding them to prevent oxidation
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop the cheesecake filling into cups for perfectly even layers