Description
No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are the ultimate make-ahead dessert: simple, comforting, and irresistibly creamy. With layers of buttery graham cracker crust, smooth vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and fluffy whipped cream, these mini treats pack big flavor in a small package. Perfect for warm days or when you want a no-fuss dessert that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional garnish: cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, extra banana slices
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until well mixed.
- Press crust mixture into mini tart pans or paper-lined muffin tins. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Let thicken for 5–10 minutes.
- Fold in heavy cream and vanilla extract into the pudding if using. Chill again briefly.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Remove chilled crusts from fridge. Spoon or pipe a layer of pudding into each crust.
- Add a layer of banana slices, then top with more pudding.
- Add whipped cream on top. Garnish with banana slices or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chill the assembled pies for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour