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These Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes are made with vanilla wafer crusts, banana cheesecake filling & topped with whipped cream! You’re going to love this dessert recipe. They’re sweet little bites of banana pudding heaven!
If you’d rather make a full-sized cheesecake instead of a bunch of mini cheesecakes, try this Banana Pudding Cheesecake recipe. Both recipes are great for serving a crowd!
Easy Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
This post is sponsored by Challenge Dairy, but all opinions are my own.
I am a lover of all things banana and so is the hubs. It’s one of the things I love about him. 😉 We’d easily fight over the last banana flavored candy, piece of cake, etc. Banana pudding is part of that shared love. If there’s one dessert that’s hard for us to resist, it’s banana pudding.
When I was in New York a couple months ago, I made a quick stop at Magnolia Bakery. They are known for their banana pudding so I had to try it. They also have lots of fun cakes and cupcakes so be for you could say, “just the banana pudding”, I had about 3 slices of cake and 2 cupcakes to go along with my banana pudding.
I took it all back to my hotel to try them out and have a little tasting party. That’s basically my idea of a good time. And it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that the banana pudding was easily the best! I told myself, “only a few bites” and ate the whole container. Whoops!
How To Make Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Well don’t be surprised if you have a similar experience with these Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes. Just one bite or just one cheesecake easily turns into several. They are SO good!
To make them, start with the crust. Every good banana pudding has layers of vanilla wafers, so they are used to make the crust. Combine the crumbs with a little sugar and some delicious Challenge butter. If you’ve never tried Challenge butter, you should definitely check it out. I’ve been using it for a while now and it’s definitely a great, high quality butter. It’s 100% real cream butter with nothing artificial and no added hormones, which I love.
For the filling, you’ll also start with Challenge cream cheese. Again, nothing artificial and farm to fridge in two days, so you know it’s fresh! Add your usual suspects – sugar, flour and sour cream. Next comes the good stuff – some mashed bananas! They add just enough banana flavor to the mini cheesecakes! With some additional banana slices layered into the filling, it’s banana heaven! I know browned bananas are often used in baking, but for these I like using nice, yellow bananas. Feel free to use either though. Add the last few ingredients and bake!
Once the cheesecakes are baked and cooled, top them with a swirl of whipped cream, a vanilla water and a little banana slice! So cute! They’d be the perfect little treat to share with friends at a potluck or summer BBQ!
The hubs and I couldn’t wait to get our hands on these! As soon as I was done taking photos, I handed them straight to the hubs. He had my same problem – he just kept eating. Pretty sure he ended up with a bit of a stomach ache after, but he claims it was worth it.
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Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 Mini Cheesecakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes are made with vanilla wafer crusts, banana cheesecake filling & topped with whipped cream! They’re sweet little bites of banana pudding heaven!
Ingredients
VANILLA WAFER CRUST
- 1 cup (134g) vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
- 2 tbsp (26g) sugar
- 4 tbsp (56g) Challenge Butter, melted
BANANA FILLING
- 12 ounces (339g) Challenge Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (58g) sour cream
- 1/4 cup lightly mashed bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Banana slices
WHIPPED CREAM
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 6 tbsp (44g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Vanilla wafers
- Banana slices
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Add cupcake liners to a cupcake pan.
2. Combine the vanilla wafer cookies crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Divide the mixture between the cupcake liners (about 2 tablespoons per cup) and press into the bottoms.
3. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes then remove from oven. Allow to cool while you make the filling.
FILLING AND TOPPING
4. Reduce oven to 300°F (148°C).
5. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until combined (Use low speed to keep less air from getting into the batter, which can cause cracks). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6. Add the sour cream and mashed bananas. Beat on low speed until well combined.
7. Add the vanilla extract and the first egg and beat slowly until mostly combined.
8. Add the remaining egg and mix until well combined.
9. Add a small amount of filling to each cheesecake cup, then add a couple banana slices on top.
10. Add additional filling on top of the banana slices, filling each cup until mostly full.
10. Bake the cheesecakes for 18-20 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the door closed for another 5 minutes.
11. Crack the oven door and allow cheesecakes to cool for 15-20 minutes, then put in the fridge to finish cooling.
12. When cheesecakes are cooled, remove them from the pan.
13. To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
14. Pipe a swirl of whipped cream on top of each cheesecake and finish off with a banana slice and vanilla wafer.
15. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cheesecakes are best when well covered for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mini Cheesecake
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 137.4 mg
- Fat: 14.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.2 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 65.3 mg
Enjoy!
I knew it was good when my husband kept humming😅😅. Excellent!!! Will make again
I’m so glad they were a hit!
If I where to add banana pudding packet how would I do it ?
I would add it at the beginning with the cream cheese, sugar and flour.
Have you or can you use mini muffin pan (12 holes) with removable bottom instead of the cupcake liners? If so how does the baking time differ?
That should be fine. I’ve never used a pan like that before though, so I’m not really familiar with any changes that would need to be made. Assuming they are about the same size and use the same amount of batter, I’d think the times would be fairly similar.
How do you store them? I know they can keep for 2-3 days. I just wondered what’s the most efficient way of storing them?
What would be the measurements for the same type of cake but single round cake!!
For a 9 inch cheesecake, you’d want to double everything. Here’s another banana cheesecake you might be able to use for reference.
This was an absolutely hit at my super bowl party. Already have people requesting for me to make them again. Definitely an add to my recipe book.
Wonderful! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed!
I’m going to make these cheesecakes today, do I have to use challenge ingredients?
No, you do not.
Do I need to make any adjustments in the baking process if I plan on doubling and baking two trays at the same time?
You shouldn’t need to change anything. You might need to bake a touch longer, but it’s hard to say for sure without trying it.
Can I use graham crackers for my crust instead of vanilla wafers?
Sure!
When you say cheesecakes are best after covered for 2-3 days does that mean to eat them within 2 days or eat them after they have been covered for 2 days?
I would suggest eating them within 2-3 days. They are probably fine for another day or so, but best at 2-3 days.
Whats the cooking time if i wanted to make 2 dozen?
I assume you’re also doubling the recipe and using the same amount of batter per cheesecake? If so, the baking time doesn’t change.
Made these the other night for my husband and his boss as a dessert. What a hit!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Hello Lindsay,
Thanks for responding so quickly. I love your recipes!!! I am going to make the Banana Cheesecak, the Banana Mini Cheesecakes, and the Mini Reeses Cheesecakes Wednesday. The batter is DELICIOUS ???? I made it ahead of time to save time.
I made a Snickers Cheesecake (It was Delicious), then I saw your recipe. I’m going to make your recipe next time.
Thank you for sharing all of your Beautiful Recipes. Your pictures are Gorgeous!
Peace and Blessings
Hello can you please tell me how many cupcakes this recipe makes? Thank you. Have a Blessed Night. Peace
12-14 mini cheesecakes
Can this receipt be converted to a banana cheesecake cooked in a spring form pan? Is so what would the changes be, how long and what temp to cook it for.
Do you have to use challenge butter and challenge cream cheese or can I use regular butter and cream cheese
Other brands would work as well.