Description
Irresistible no-bake mini banana cream pies deliver a delightful dessert experience with creamy layers and crisp graham cracker crusts. Sweet banana slices and silky pudding create a perfect harmony that will make you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bananas:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)
- 1 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1.5 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supplemental Ingredients:
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra banana slices
- Crushed graham crackers
- Caramel drizzle
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Press the mixture firmly into small muffin tins, creating an even base that reaches the sides.
- Chill the prepared crusts in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set while preparing the filling.
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk and heavy cream for approximately 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Arrange thin banana slices as a delicate layer across the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Carefully spoon the creamy banana pudding mixture over the banana slices, ensuring complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the mini pies for 30-45 minutes to allow the filling to fully set and develop a firm consistency.
- Create a luxurious whipped cream topping by beating heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks form.
- Generously top each mini pie with the whipped cream, using either a spoon or piping bag for an elegant presentation.
- Embellish with optional garnishes like additional banana slices, crushed graham crackers, caramel drizzle, or delicate chocolate shavings.
- Serve chilled and enjoy immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor and maximum natural sweetness in the filling.
- Create dairy-free option by substituting milk and cream with coconut milk or almond milk alternatives.
- Prevent banana browning by brushing fresh banana slices with lemon juice before layering in mini pies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg