Description
Creamy no-bake mini banana cream pies combine sweet tropical flavors with silky smooth textures. Chilled dessert squares offer quick preparation and delightful indulgence for casual gatherings or elegant summer parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large bananas, ripe
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (50 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream for topping
- Banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into mini pie tins or muffin cups. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify the crust.
- Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until smooth, allowing the mixture to set and thicken in the refrigerator for approximately 5 minutes.
- Create a luxurious whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks develop. Gently incorporate half of the whipped cream into the prepared pudding, creating a light, airy filling.
- Arrange fresh banana slices as the first layer atop the chilled graham cracker base, then carefully spread the creamy pudding mixture over the bananas, ensuring even coverage.
- Crown each mini pie with a generous swirl of remaining whipped cream. Enhance visual appeal and flavor by garnishing with additional banana slices, delicate chocolate shavings, or crumbled graham crackers.
- Refrigerate the assembled mini pies for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Use slightly overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor that enhances the overall taste of the mini pies.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a little lemon juice before layering, keeping them fresh and vibrant.
- Consider gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crust for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the dessert’s delightful texture.
- Swap whole milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free version that remains creamy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg