Description
These Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites combine the creamy goodness of cheesecake, the sweetness of banana pudding, and a crunchy graham cracker crust in a bite-sized treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1/2 cup vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup crushed Nilla wafers (for coating)
- Extra banana slices (for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
Spoon a small amount into the bottom of each bite-sized cup or mold and press it down to form a solid crust. - Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until the filling is light and fluffy. - Add the Banana Pudding Layer:
Spoon a small amount of vanilla pudding over the graham cracker crust in each bite-sized mold.
Top the pudding with banana slices. - Fill with Cheesecake:
Add a layer of cheesecake filling over the banana pudding layer in each mold, smoothing it to cover evenly. - Coating the Bites:
Gently press each cheesecake bite into crushed Nilla wafers, coating the outside to add a crunchy layer. - Chill:
Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours, or until firm. - Garnish & Serve:
Garnish with extra banana slices on top before serving for an added touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg