Description
No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are the perfect quick and easy dessert, featuring a creamy banana filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. With no baking required, these mini pies are ideal for warm days or when you’re short on time.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin tin to form mini pie crusts.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Make the Filling:
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the banana cream pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
5. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the banana pudding mixture for a light, airy filling.
Assemble the Pies:
7. Spoon the banana pudding mixture into the chilled graham cracker crusts.
8. Top each mini pie with a dollop of the remaining whipped cream.
9. Garnish with banana slices and drizzle with honey, if desired.
Serve:
10. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Prevent Browning: Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Customization: Experiment with chocolate pudding, nuts, or other crust alternatives for different variations.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
