Description
These Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites are the perfect bite-sized indulgence! With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and banana pudding layers, they combine the best of cheesecake and banana pudding in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1/2 cup vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ripe banana (sliced)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup crushed Nilla wafers (for coating)
- Extra banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Spoon a small amount into the bottom of each bite-sized cup or mold and press it down to form a solid crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until the filling is light and fluffy.
- Add the Banana Pudding Layer:
- Spoon a small amount of vanilla pudding over the graham cracker crust in each bite-sized mold.
- Top the pudding with banana slices.
- Fill with Cheesecake:
- Add a layer of cheesecake filling over the banana pudding layer in each mold, smoothing it to cover evenly.
- Coating the Bites:
- Gently press each cheesecake bite into crushed Nilla wafers, coating the outside to add a crunchy layer.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Garnish with extra banana slices on top before serving for an added touch.
Notes
- For a homemade vanilla pudding, you can make it from scratch with milk, sugar, and cornstarch.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can use mini muffin tins or silicone molds for easy removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg