🍌 No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups
🕒 Prep: 20 min | Chill: 3+ hours
🍽️ Makes: 6–8 cups
Ingredients
Crust layer (optional)
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1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
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4 tbsp butter, melted
Cheesecake layer
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Banana pudding layer
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1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 ½ cups cold milk
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2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
Garnish
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Vanilla wafers or cookie crumbs
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Banana slices
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Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare crust (optional)
Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter. Press a spoonful into the bottom of each serving cup or jar.
2. Make cheesecake layer
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in whipped cream until combined and fluffy.
3. Prepare pudding
Whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
4. Assemble cups
Start with a layer of banana slices over the crust.
Add a layer of cheesecake mixture, then a layer of pudding.
Repeat layers as desired, finishing with pudding or cheesecake on top.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let it set and flavors meld.
6. Garnish and serve
Top with vanilla wafers, banana slices, and whipped cream before serving.
Tips
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Use ripe bananas for the best flavor but not overripe (to avoid browning).
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For extra texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or toffee bits between layers.
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Make it ahead — these cups actually taste better the next day!
Want me to help you make a lighter version, or suggest a chocolate-banana twist?
