Description
Creamy banana pudding cheesecake bites merge Southern comfort with rich dessert magic. Sweet banana layers and smooth cheesecake create a delightful bite-sized treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana and Dairy Base:
- 1 ripe banana
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Crust and Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup crushed Nilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Flavoring and Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until thoroughly integrated, creating a cohesive mixture.
- Precisely distribute the crumb mixture into individual bite-sized molds, firmly compressing to establish a compact crust layer.
- Whip softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, transforming the ingredients into a velvety, smooth consistency.
- Incorporate heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuously beating until the cheesecake filling achieves a light, airy texture.
- Delicately layer vanilla pudding atop the graham cracker base, ensuring even distribution across each miniature vessel.
- Strategically arrange fresh banana slices over the pudding, creating a vibrant and flavorful foundation.
- Gently cascade the prepared cheesecake filling over the banana layer, meticulously smoothing the surface for a polished appearance.
- Enrobe each bite by delicately rolling them through crushed Nilla wafers, generating a delightful crisp exterior.
- Transfer the assembled bites to the refrigerator, allowing them to set and solidify for approximately 2 hours at 40°F.
- Prior to serving, embellish with additional banana slices for a decorative and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly to create a compact, sturdy base that won’t crumble when removing bites from molds.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Choose slightly overripe bananas for more intense flavor and natural sweetness in the pudding layer.
- Prepare these bites up to 2 days in advance, storing in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg