Description
Creamy no-bake mini banana cream pies deliver sweet summer comfort in one delightful bite. Fresh bananas nestled in graham cracker crust promise simple elegance you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups (420 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
- Sliced bananas, for garnish
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
Garnish Ingredients:
- Sliced bananas
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine particles and blend thoroughly with sugar and melted butter to create a cohesive crust mixture.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the base and sides of miniature pie dishes, ensuring an even, compact layer.
- Prepare banana cream pudding by whisking the dry mix with chilled milk until the consistency becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream into the pudding, folding carefully to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Carefully distribute the creamy pudding mixture evenly across the prepared graham cracker crusts.
- Chill the mini pies in the refrigerator for approximately 120 minutes, allowing the filling to set completely and develop a firm structure.
- Just before serving, artfully arrange fresh banana slices on top of each mini pie as a decorative and flavorful garnish.
Notes
- Swap out traditional graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use coconut milk instead of dairy milk to create a vegan-friendly banana cream pie that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the graham cracker crust for a warm, aromatic twist.
- For a lighter dessert, replace some whipped cream with Greek yogurt to reduce overall calories while maintaining a luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg