No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable)

Creamy banana pudding and cheesecake layers in individual cups with fresh bananas and crispy vanilla wafer crumbs.

# What's Needed:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Banana Pudding Layer

07 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
08 - 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
09 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced

→ Topping

10 - Additional vanilla wafer crumbs
11 - Fresh banana slices
12 - Whipped cream (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Layer cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, using about half the mixture.
06 - Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, more banana slices, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover and refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours before serving.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect cup with layers they can see
  • The combination of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding hits every comfort note
02 -
  • Cold cream whips better, but room temperature cream cheese blends better—each ingredient needs its own temperature for optimal results
  • The banana slices will start to brown if they sit too long, so either toss them in a little lemon juice or add them right before serving
03 -
  • Use a measuring cup with a spout to pour the pudding layer—it helps you get it right against the glass without making a mess
  • Tap each cup gently on the counter after filling to settle the layers and remove any air bubbles

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