Description
Creamy banana mini pies deliver pure dessert bliss without turning on the oven. Silky pudding and graham cracker crust create a simple yet irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring until the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture reaches a consistent, moist texture.
- Meticulously press the crumb mixture into each cavity of a muffin tin, ensuring an even distribution across the bottom and sides to create uniform mini pie shells.
- Refrigerate the prepared crusts for approximately 60 minutes (1 hour) to allow them to solidify and maintain their structural integrity.
- Prepare the banana cream filling by whisking instant banana cream pudding mix with cold milk (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Allow the pudding mixture to rest and set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes, enabling it to achieve optimal consistency.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip heavy cream (118 milliliters or 4 fluid ounces) with powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold approximately half of the whipped cream into the banana pudding, carefully maintaining the airy texture to create a light, creamy filling.
- Distribute the banana pudding mixture evenly among the chilled graham cracker crusts, filling each mini pie shell completely.
- Top each mini pie with a luxurious dollop of the remaining whipped cream, creating an elegant and enticing presentation.
- Garnish the mini pies with fresh banana slices and a delicate drizzle of honey immediately before serving to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Store these delightful mini pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain their fresh, creamy texture.
- Avoid preparing the crust too far in advance, as graham cracker bases can become soggy if left for extended periods.
- Opt for ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor in your garnish.
- Chill your mixing bowls and whisk beforehand to help the whipped cream reach perfect stiff peaks more quickly.
- For a fancy twist, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut flakes over the whipped cream topping.
- Ensure all ingredients are cold when whipping cream to achieve the most stable and voluminous results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg