These Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites are a fun, bite-sized dessert that brings together layers of creamy cheesecake, banana pudding, and a crunchy vanilla wafer base. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat!
- Ingredients:
- For the Base:
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 large banana, sliced
- For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Additional crushed vanilla wafers
- Banana slices
Directions:
1. Prepare the Base:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
In a small bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press about 1 teaspoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each mini muffin cup.
Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spoon or pipe a small amount of the cheesecake mixture into each muffin cup, over the cooled crust.
3. Make the Banana Pudding Layer:
In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to fully set.
Spoon or pipe the banana pudding over the cheesecake layer in each cup.
4. Chill:
Refrigerate the bites for at least 2 hours, or until fully set and firm.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Top each bite with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers, and a slice of banana.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
These Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites are a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines the best of banana pudding and cheesecake, all in a convenient, bite-sized portion!
Servings: 12-16 mini bites
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Calories (Kcal): ~120 per bite
