Description
Delightful no-bake mini banana cream pies promise creamy indulgence without complex kitchen work. Sweet layers of graham cracker crust, silky banana pudding, and fresh banana slices invite you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bananas (ripe), sliced
- 1 package (3.4 oz/96 g) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g/4 oz) butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g/1.8 oz) sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar into a cohesive mixture, thoroughly blending until achieving a uniform, slightly damp consistency.
- Shell Formation: Firmly compress the crumb blend into each muffin tin cavity, carefully molding an even layer across bottom and sides to construct precise mini pie shells.
- Chilling Foundation: Refrigerate the crafted crusts for one hour, allowing them to set and stabilize their structural framework.
- Banana Cream Development: Whisk instant banana pudding mix with cold milk, stirring vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, thick cream with consistent texture.
- Filling Integration: Rest pudding mixture briefly, then tenderly fold whipped cream into the banana base, maintaining an airy, luxurious composition that preserves delicate volume.
- Assembly Stage: Elegantly distribute the banana cream filling into chilled graham cracker shells, ensuring complete and uniform coverage within each miniature pie vessel.
- Finishing Touches: Crown each mini pie with a generous swirl of reserved whipped cream, then artfully arrange fresh banana slices and drizzle honey for a sophisticated, tempting presentation.
Notes
- Chill Crust Completely: Ensure graham cracker base is thoroughly refrigerated for 1 hour to prevent crumbling and maintain sturdy shell structure.
- Whip Cream Technique: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form, but avoid over-mixing to prevent butter-like consistency and preserve delicate texture.
- Pudding Mixing Strategy: Fold whipped cream gently into banana pudding to maintain airiness and prevent deflating the mixture’s light consistency.
- Fresh Garnish Warning: Add banana slices and honey just before serving to prevent browning and maintain crisp, fresh appearance of mini pies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg