These adorable mini banana cream pies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. No baking required! They’re creamy, sweet, and bursting with banana flavor.
Ingredients:
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 10 full sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed.
- For the Topping:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: Graham cracker crumbs or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Press about 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each liner, forming a firm crust.
- Place the muffin tin into the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until well combined.
- In a seperate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, along with the vanilla extract and mashed banana. Mix gently until smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the Pies:
- Spoon the banana cream filling evenly into each prepared crust.
- Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 2-3 hours, or until the filling is firm.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Just before serving, top each mini pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a few slices of fresh banana.
- Optional: Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs or chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor.
- Serve chilled.
Tips and Variations:
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the crust.
- You can use vanilla wafer cookies or other crunchy cookies for the crust.
- Add a layer of caramel sauce or chocolate sauce between the crust and filling for extra indulgence.
- To prevent the bananas on top from browning, brush them with a little lemon juice.
- For a stronger banana flavor, you can add banana extract to the filling.
- If you do not have a muffin tin, small ramekins, or small clear cups will also work.