Description
These No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy banana pudding filling, and fresh banana slices. Perfect for a quick summer treat, these individual pies require no oven baking and set beautifully in the refrigerator, making them an ideal refreshing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana cream or vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or whipped cream
- Optional: extra banana slices or crushed graham crackers for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into the bottoms of a 12-cup muffin tin lined with paper liners or into small tart pans to form crusts. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- Make the pudding filling: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana cream or vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture to create a light, creamy filling.
- Assemble the pies: Place a few banana slices over each chilled crust. Then spoon or pipe the banana cream filling on top of the bananas. Return the mini pies to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow them to set.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, top each mini pie with a generous dollop of whipped topping or whipped cream. Garnish with extra banana slices or a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers if desired for added texture and presentation.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the graham cracker bases at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, then let cool completely before filling.
- Prepare the pies just before serving to prevent banana slices from browning, or brush banana slices with lemon juice to preserve their color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
