No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable)

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

# What you'll 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 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Distribute approximately 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form an even crust layer.
02 - Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold whole milk in a clean bowl for 2 minutes until mixture begins to thicken considerably.
05 - Divide half of the cheesecake mixture evenly among the cups, spreading it carefully over the crust layer in each serving vessel.
06 - Arrange a layer of fresh sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Spoon prepared banana pudding over the banana slices, dividing the pudding mixture evenly among all cups.
08 - Top each cup with the remaining cheesecake mixture, spreading smoothly to cover the pudding layer completely.
09 - Sprinkle additional vanilla wafer crumbs over each cup. Top with extra fresh banana slices and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover cups tightly with plastic wrap or lids. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oven required means you can make these year round even in summer heat
  • Individual portions feel fancy and indulgent without the effort of a whole cake
  • The layers get better after chilling making them perfect for make ahead entertaining
02 -
  • Bananas will start to brown if they sit too long so add fresh slices right before serving or toss them in a little lemon juice first
  • These need at least two hours of chilling time but honestly taste even better if you can let them sit overnight
  • The layers can sometimes get muddy if you add them while the pudding is still too warm so let each layer cool slightly before adding the next
03 -
  • Use a pastry bag or zip top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the layers neatly into your cups
  • If your bananas are browning too quickly try brushing them with a little honey or agave instead of lemon juice

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