Description
Creamy banana strawberry pudding cheesecake cups deliver a dreamy dessert experience that blends tropical sweetness with rich indulgence. Cool layers of luscious fruit and silky cream promise delightful spoons of pure pleasure you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter to create a compact base layer in individual serving cups, pressing firmly to form a solid foundation.
- Prepare banana pudding by whisking pudding mix with milk until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently pour the banana pudding mixture over the graham cracker crust, creating an even layer that covers the entire base of each cup.
- Arrange fresh strawberry slices strategically across the pudding layer, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes smooth and silky with no visible cream cheese chunks.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer, using a spatula to create a uniform and elegant top surface.
- Chill the dessert cups in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, garnish each cup with a dollop of whipped cream, adding a light and airy finishing touch to the dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe, soft bananas for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness in the pudding layer.
- Opt for fresh, in-season strawberries to enhance the fruity taste and visual appeal of the dessert.
- Chill the serving cups beforehand to help layers set quickly and maintain a crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 193 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg