Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes
Wait until you try these Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes. With a unique twist on flavors, these mini cheesecakes are a combination of delicious homemade pudding and creamy rich cheesecake. This simple dessert is a match made in heaven.
Servings: 24
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup Whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 TBSP cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon banana extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Cheesecake Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
Homemade whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cinnamon to sprinkle on top of whipped cream
- Mini vanilla wafer cookies for garnish
Instructions
Banana Pudding Directions
- In a medium saucepan whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, banana extract, and egg yolks.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook until bubbly and
- mixture begins to thicken, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the pudding into a serving bowl or individual cups. Chill in the fridge for a few hours
Cheesecake Graham Cracker Crust Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
- Using a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until combined
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the crust into the cupcake liners
- Using a flat bottomed round cup, press the cup into the crust to make a firm crust
- Set aside
Cheesecake Filling Directions
- Using a hand mixer, beat together the sugar and cream cheese until combined and smooth
- Beat in the sour cream, vanilla and salt until combined
- Beat in 1 egg at a time until combined
- Scoop 2 ½ tbsp of the cheesecake mixture into the crust
- Bake in the oven for 17-22 minutes or until the edges are firm and a really light golden brown starts to form
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool for a few hours in the fridge
Homemade whipped cream Directions
- Using a medium bowl, beat on medium to high speed the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
- Spoon on about 1 tbsp of banana pudding on top of each cheesecake.
- Pipe on a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top.
- Garnish with a vanilla wafer cookie.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.2mg