No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)

Individual cups featuring creamy cheesecake and banana pudding layers with fresh banana slices and crispy wafer topping.

# What You 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 Make It:

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, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until mixture thickens considerably. Set aside.
05 - Spoon approximately half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each cup, spreading evenly.
06 - Arrange a layer of fresh sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Divide prepared banana pudding evenly among cups, spooning over the banana layer.
08 - Cover each cup with the remaining cheesecake mixture, smoothing the tops.
09 - Sprinkle additional vanilla wafer crumbs over each cup. Top with fresh banana slices and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover cups securely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything can be prepped ahead so youre not stuck in the kitchen while guests arrive
  • The individual portions make people feel special and eliminate the awkward who gets the last slice dilemma
  • No oven required which is an absolute lifesaver during hot summer months
02 -
  • Bananas will start to brown if they sit too long so add the final banana slices no more than an hour before serving
  • The pudding layer needs those full two minutes of whisking or it will be slightly grainy instead of smooth
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable—cold cream cheese will leave tiny lumps that no amount of mixing can fix
03 -
  • Toss your banana slices in a tiny bit of lemon juice before adding them to prevent browning without changing the flavor
  • If you're making these more than a few hours ahead, add the fresh banana topping right before serving instead of during assembly

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