Description
Delightful no-bake mini banana cream pies blend creamy textures with graham cracker crusts for a quick dessert. Banana lovers will enjoy these easy, refreshing treats that promise pure indulgence without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Filling:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Crust Base:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Extra banana slices
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and thoroughly mix with melted butter until completely combined.
- Press the buttery cracker mixture firmly into the base of mini pie tins or muffin cups, creating an even, compact crust.
- Arrange thin, uniform banana slices across the entire surface of the prepared graham cracker foundation.
- Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Gently pour the creamy pudding over the banana layer, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Refrigerate the mini pies for approximately 90 minutes, ensuring the pudding sets completely and develops a firm consistency.
- Before serving, pipe or spread whipped cream generously on top of each mini pie.
- Garnish with additional banana slices or sprinkle crushed graham crackers for extra texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep ahead of time by freezing graham cracker crust briefly to create a firmer base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing fresh banana slices in a little lemon juice before layering, which adds subtle brightness and preserves color.
- Swap instant pudding for homemade custard or dairy-free alternatives like coconut pudding to accommodate different dietary preferences and create a more gourmet version.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easier removal and cleaner presentation of these mini pies, ensuring each dessert comes out perfectly intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg