Description
Indulgent banana pudding cheesecake bites blend Southern comfort with creamy decadence, marrying classic dessert nostalgia and elegant bite-sized charm. Smooth cream cheese, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafer crust promise a delightful dessert that you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed Nilla wafers (for coating)
- Extra banana slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately press the mixture into each miniature cup, creating a compact and uniform base layer.
- Whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a velvety smooth consistency.
- Incorporate heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to blend until the mixture transforms into a light, airy filling.
- Distribute a thin layer of vanilla pudding atop the graham cracker foundation in each mini vessel.
- Arrange fresh banana slices strategically across the pudding layer for natural sweetness and texture.
- Carefully spread the prepared cheesecake mixture over the banana pudding, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently roll the exterior of each bite through crushed Nilla wafers, creating a crisp and textured exterior shell.
- Transfer the assembled bites into the refrigerator, allowing them to set and firm for approximately two hours.
- Just before serving, embellish with additional banana slice garnishes to enhance visual appeal and provide a fresh finish.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy texture in the cheesecake filling.
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum natural sweetness and intense banana flavor in the pudding layer.
- Crush Nilla wafers finely and evenly for a consistent, delicate coating that adds delightful crunch to each bite.
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal setting and enhanced flavor melding, allowing the graham cracker crust and creamy layers to develop a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg