No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)
Creamy banana and cheesecake layers in individual cups with fresh toppings
# What You’ll 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 (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 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 cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Quick Tips:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own cute little cup of heaven, and nobody has to share
- The texture contrast between creamy cheesecake, silky pudding, and crunchy wafers is absolutely addictive
- You can assemble these ahead and pull them out right when you need them, which is basically dessert magic
02 -
- The chilling time is non-negotiable—I tried serving these after just 30 minutes once and the layers slid into each other
- Browning bananas can ruin the presentation, so toss those fresh slices in a teaspoon of lemon juice right before topping
- These actually taste better on day two when the flavors have had time to marry
03 -
- A rubber spatula is your best friend for folding—whips knock too much air out of the cream
- Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly, so plan ahead and set everything out about 30 minutes before starting