Description
Delightful no-bake mini banana cream pies with a crunchy graham cracker crust and creamy banana filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crusts: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir well until fully incorporated.
- Form the Crusts: Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin tin to create mini pie crusts. Ensure the crusts are packed evenly.
- Chill the Crusts: Refrigerate the crusts for at least 60 minutes to allow them to set and firm up.
- Prepare the Banana Pudding Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant banana cream pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to let it firm up further.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This should take about 3-5 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Pudding: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the banana pudding mixture, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Assemble the Pies: Spoon the banana pudding mixture into the chilled graham cracker crusts, filling each one generously.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of the remaining whipped cream on top of each mini pie for a fluffy finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each pie with banana slices and a light drizzle of honey. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a touch of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust. Ensure heavy cream is cold for better results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana cream pie, no-bake desserts, mini desserts, easy dessert recipes