Description
Creamy no-bake mini banana cream pies deliver sweet bliss in compact, irresistible portions. Delicate graham cracker crusts cradle silky banana pudding, promising a delightful dessert experience that satisfies without heating up the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 (3.4 ounces/96 grams) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until uniformly textured.
- Firmly press the mixture into mini pie dishes, ensuring complete coverage along bottom and sides to create a solid crust.
- Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until silky smooth, allowing the mixture to rest for 5 minutes to achieve optimal thickness.
- Gently incorporate thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture, folding carefully to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Arrange fresh banana slices across the prepared graham cracker crust in each mini pie dish.
- Distribute the creamy banana filling evenly over the banana layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Chill the mini pies in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing them to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- Just before serving, crown each mini pie with a dollop of whipped topping and decorative banana slice for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Swap out graham crackers for gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to make this dessert celiac-friendly.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat milk to reduce overall calorie content for health-conscious individuals.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a bit of lemon juice before layering them in the pie crust.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the graham cracker crust for a warm, aromatic twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 281 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg