Description
Sweet and creamy mini banana cream pies offer a delightful dessert that requires zero oven time. Rich layers of graham cracker crust, silky banana pudding, and fresh whipped cream create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Additional banana slices for garnish
- Honey or caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a delectable graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter until the texture mimics damp beach sand. Carefully press this mixture into mini tart shells or muffin cavities, ensuring a compact and uniform base.
- Refrigerate the prepared crusts for approximately 15 minutes to solidify and stabilize the foundation.
- Whisk together heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla pudding mix, and vanilla extract in a mixing vessel until the mixture transforms into a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Delicately incorporate thinly sliced bananas into the cream mixture, gently folding to distribute fruit evenly throughout the filling.
- Meticulously transfer the banana-infused cream into each chilled crust, using a spatula to create smooth, elegant surfaces.
- Allow the mini pies to rest in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, permitting the filling to set and develop robust flavor profiles.
- Prior to serving, crown each miniature pie with a graceful dollop of whipped cream and adorn with a fresh banana slice for visual appeal and extra decadence.
- Retrieve from refrigerator and serve immediately, savoring the cool, creamy texture and vibrant banana essence.
Notes
- Precision matters when pressing crust mixture to ensure a compact, stable base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Choose ripe but firm bananas for maximum flavor and ideal texture without making the filling too mushy.
- Consider using gluten-free graham crackers to transform this dessert into a celiac-friendly treat that everyone can enjoy.
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to achieve faster, fluffier peaks with better volume and stability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg