What are Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites
These are little no‑bake (or lightly chilled) desserts combining a buttery graham‑cracker‑ or vanilla‑wafer crust, silky cream‑cheese cheesecake filling, and banana pudding + banana slices — perfect for parties, summer treats, or anytime you want a rich, creamy dessert without fuss. Daily Easy Meals+2Umami+2
They capture the nostalgia and comfort of classic Banana pudding (vanilla‑custard, wafers, bananas) Wikipédia+1, but turned into easy‑to‑serve “bite‑sized cheesecake cups.”
Ingredients (makes ~12–16 bites depending on size)
| Part | Ingredients |
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| Crust | 1 cup graham‑cracker crumbs or crushed vanilla wafers / cookies 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ¼ cup (≈ 60 g) melted unsalted butter |
| Cheesecake Filling & Banana Pudding Base | 8 oz (≈ 225 g) cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup heavy cream (or whipped cream) ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup prepared vanilla (or banana‑flavored) pudding or ¼–⅓ cup instant banana‑pudding mix + milk (prepared according to package) 1 ripe banana, thinly sliced (plus extra slices for topping) |
| Optional Garnish / Coating | Additional crushed vanilla wafers or graham‑cracker crumbs (to press around the bites) Whipped cream or whipped topping Banana slices for decoration |
⚠️ If using instant banana‑pudding mix: prepare it first (with milk) and let cool before assembling. Umami+1
Instructions — Step by Step
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Prepare the crust
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In a bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
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Press about 1–2 Tbsp of the mixture into each cavity of a muffin tin (or small dessert cups) — enough to form a firm base. Refrigerate while you make filling. Daily Easy Meals+1
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Make the cheesecake‑pudding filling
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Assemble the bites
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