Description
Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites bring together banana pudding and cheesecake in one dreamy, bite-sized dessert that’s nostalgic, rich, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or Nilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- Mini Nilla wafers (optional topping)
- Sliced bananas (optional topping)
- Additional whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix crushed graham crackers or Nilla wafers with sugar and melted butter. Press 1 tablespoon of mixture into each liner. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and egg. Beat until creamy and well combined. Spoon into crusts about 2/3 full.
- Bake cheesecakes for 15–18 minutes until centers are set. Cool in pan, then refrigerate.
- Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and mashed banana. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Once cheesecakes are cool, spoon or pipe banana pudding on top. Add optional toppings like sliced banana, mini wafers, or whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze without toppings for up to 1 month. Customize with gluten-free crust or sugar-free pudding as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
