Description
Irresistible no-bake mini banana cream pies blend creamy banana pudding with graham cracker crust in bite-sized perfection. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each luscious spoonful of this quick, easy treat that brings sweet comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- Mold the mixture into muffin tin cavities, pressing firmly to create uniform mini pie shells that climb the sides.
- Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for 60 minutes to solidify their structure.
- Whisk banana cream pudding mix with cold milk until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Allow the pudding to rest in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to enhance its thickness.
- Prepare a luxurious whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until peaks stand confidently.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the banana pudding, creating a light and airy filling.
- Carefully distribute the pudding mixture into the chilled graham cracker crusts, ensuring even coverage.
- Crown each mini pie with a generous dollop of remaining whipped cream.
- Embellish the desserts with delicate banana slices and a graceful honey drizzle for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use cold mixing bowls and beaters for whipping cream to achieve maximum volume and stability.
- Ensure graham cracker crumbs are finely ground and evenly mixed with butter for a perfect crust that holds together.
- Substitute dairy milk with coconut milk or almond milk, and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a lactose-free version.
- Prepare these mini pies up to 24 hours in advance, keeping them refrigerated until ready to serve for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg