No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable)

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

# What you need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Distribute approximately 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust base.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until mixture thickens to pudding consistency.
05 - Spoon half the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each cup, dividing evenly among servings.
06 - Arrange a layer of fresh sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup.
07 - Spoon prepared banana pudding over the banana slices, distributing evenly among cups.
08 - Finish each cup with the remaining cheesecake mixture, spreading smoothly over the pudding layer.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional vanilla wafer crumbs, arrange fresh banana slices on top, and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and mixture to set properly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with zero oven time
  • The individual cups feel special without any fancy plating skills
  • Each spoonful delivers that perfect contrast of creamy, crunchy, and fresh
02 -
  • Cold heavy cream whips up faster and holds its shape better, so pop your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping
  • Bananas brown quickly once sliced—toss them gently in lemon juice before layering if you're making these more than a few hours ahead
  • These cups actually taste better after sitting overnight, giving the wafer crust time to soften slightly
03 -
  • Use a pastry bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped to pipe the layers—its much neater than spooning and looks professional
  • If your cream cheese isn't softening quickly enough, cut it into cubes first and let it sit for 10 minutes

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