Description
These No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies combine creamy banana flavors with rich vanilla pudding and a crunchy graham cracker crust, making them a delightful and easy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or cookie crumbles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix your crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well-blended and crumbly.
- Shape the crust: Evenly press the mixture into the bottom of mini pie tins. Make sure to press firmly so that the crust holds together.
- Prepare the pudding: In another bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with milk according to package instructions. Let it set for a few minutes.
- Layer the bananas: Once the pudding has thickened, slice your ripe bananas and layer them on top of each crust.
- Pour the pudding: Carefully pour the vanilla pudding over the banana slices until the pies are filled to the brim.
- Top it off: Add a generous dollop of whipped cream to each mini pie.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least one hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Finish with flair: If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings or cookie crumbles on top just before serving for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
For best results, use ripe bananas and consider variations like chocolate pudding or chopped nuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana cream pie, no-bake dessert, mini pies, summer treats, easy dessert