No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Print Version)
Creamy layers of banana pudding and cheesecake in individual cups with fresh bananas and crunchy vanilla wafer crumbs.
# 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)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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 the 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 the cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect serving without fighting over the last piece
- The texture contrast between creamy filling, fresh bananas, and buttery crumbs is absolutely worth the minimal effort
02 -
- Tossing your banana slices in a teaspoon of lemon juice right before adding them prevents that sad brown oxidation without changing the taste
- These cups can be assembled 24 hours ahead, but save the final topping of crumbs and fresh bananas until right before serving or they'll get soggy
03 -
- Use the back of a measuring spoon to press down your crust—it gives you even pressure without making it too dense
- When folding whipped cream into cream cheese, stop as soon as no white streaks remain; over-mixing deflates all that lovely air