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Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes Recipe
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Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes

Deliciously creamy mini banana pudding cheesecakes with a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream and fresh bananas.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes Recipe
Yield: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan For baking the mini cheesecakes.

Materials

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp Challenge Butter, melted
  • 12 oz Challenge Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 1 2/ cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 4/ cup sour cream
  • 1 4/ cup lightly mashed bananas
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup banana slices for garnish
  • 3 4/ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 2/ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup vanilla wafers for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well, then press the mixture into the bottom of the cupcake liners. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Mix until smooth, scrapping down the sides as needed.
  • Add the sour cream, lightly mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix on low speed until combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Spoon the filling into the cupcake liners, add banana slices on top, and then add more filling until the liners are about three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers may still be slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes cool inside for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and refrigerate until fully cooled.
  • To make the whipped cream, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe the whipped cream on top of the cheesecakes and garnish with additional banana slices and vanilla wafers.
  • Refrigerate until serving. Enjoy these delightful mini banana cheesecakes!

Notes

For a twist, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.