Description
These No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are an easy and delicious dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy banana pudding mousse, and fresh banana slices. Perfect for a quick treat without any baking, topped with whipped cream and an optional drizzle of honey for added sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
Pudding Filling
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined to form a crumbly mixture.
- Form mini crusts: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a muffin tin to create mini pie crusts. Place the tin into the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the crusts to set firmly.
- Mix pudding: In a large bowl, whisk the banana cream pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until the mixture thickens. Then refrigerate it for 5 minutes to further set the pudding.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, use a mixer to whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a fluffy whipped cream.
- Combine pudding and whipped cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the banana pudding mixture, creating a light, mousse-like texture.
- Assemble pies: Place sliced bananas evenly into the crusts, then spoon the banana pudding mousse on top of the banana slices within each mini crust.
- Top with whipped cream: Add a dollop of the remaining whipped cream on top of each mini pie for extra creaminess.
- Garnish: Decorate each mini pie with additional banana slices and, if desired, drizzle a bit of honey over the top for added sweetness.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled mini pies for at least 1 hour to let all flavors meld and the filling to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the bananas are ripe but firm to prevent them from becoming mushy in the filling.
- You can prepare the crusts a day ahead and keep refrigerated to save time.
- For a lighter dessert, substitute half of the heavy cream with whipped topping if desired.
- Use a non-stick spray or line the muffin tin with paper liners for easier removal of the mini pies.
- The optional honey drizzle adds a natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with the banana flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana cream pie, no-bake dessert, mini pies, easy dessert, banana pudding, graham cracker crust
