Description
These no-bake mini banana cream pies are creamy, luscious, and perfectly sweet, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and whipped cream. Quick and easy to make, they're ideal for hot days or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup vanilla pudding (instant or homemade)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar, mixing until crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottoms of 8 mini pie pans or ramekins to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread a thin layer of vanilla pudding over the chilled crusts, then add a layer of sliced bananas on top.
- Top the bananas with a generous layer of the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture.
- Garnish with additional banana slices or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs if desired.
- Chill the mini pies for at least 2 hours before serving to let everything set perfectly.
Notes
Substitute graham cracker crust with crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers for a different flavor.
Use chocolate or butterscotch pudding instead of vanilla for variety.
Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra crunch.
Replace bananas with fresh strawberries or blueberries for a berry twist.
For a lighter version, replace cream cheese with mascarpone or Greek yogurt.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; do not freeze due to banana texture.
Slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning; optionally brush with lemon juice.
Vegan variations possible with dairy-free substitutes but will alter texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
