Description
These delightful Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bites combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the classic flavors of banana pudding. Perfectly portioned for sharing, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Nilla wafer crumbs (about 40 cookies)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Sliced bananas (for garnish)
- Additional crushed Nilla wafers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with mini cupcake liners or grease the tin.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Nilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each mini muffin cup to form a crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed banana and whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bites:
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the cooled crusts, filling them to the top.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm.
- Serve:
- Before serving, top each cheesecake bite with a dollop of whipped topping, a slice of banana, and a sprinkle of crushed Nilla wafers.
Notes
- These bites can be made a day in advance for an easier serving option. Store in the refrigerator.
- You can freeze these cheesecake bites for up to 2 months; just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg