Description
These Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic sweet banana‑pudding flavor, all wrapped in a crunchy vanilla‑wafer crust and topped with whipped cream, a banana slice and wafer. Bite‑sized indulgence that’s perfect for parties, potlucks or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafer crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all‑purpose flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (≈½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping (for topping)
- 1 fresh banana, sliced (for garnish)
- 6–8 vanilla wafers, whole or crushed (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Line a 12‑cup muffin tin with liners.
- Make the crust: Combine the vanilla‑wafer crumbs, melted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove and let slightly cool.
- Make the cheesecake banana filling: In a large bowl beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the ½ cup sugar and flour and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream, mashed banana and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Fill each liner: Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly among the 12 liners, filling almost to the top. Bake for about 18‑20 minutes, or until the centers are just set but still slightly jiggly.
- Once baked, turn off the oven, crack the door open and let them sit inside for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let them cool completely at room temperature. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving: Top each chilled bite with a dollop of whipped cream, a banana slice and a whole or crushed vanilla wafer.
Notes
- For a no‑bake version: Skip the baking step and use instant banana pudding folded into whipped cream and softened cream cheese; chill until firm.
- Crust alternatives: Graham crackers, golden Oreos or gingersnaps can be substituted.
- For extra banana flavor: Add banana extract or use an additional half banana mashed.
- Topping ideas: Drizzle caramel sauce, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Make larger: Instead of mini bites, double the recipe and bake in a 9‑inch cheesecake pan for a full‑size dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
