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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar until evenly moistened.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each muffin liner and press firmly to pack.
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Beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg and mashed banana. Mix until creamy and no lumps remain.
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Divide cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until centers are just set. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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Refrigerate cooled cheesecakes for at least 2 hours to firm.
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Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping gently until blended.
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Spoon banana pudding mixture over each chilled cheesecake, spreading to the edges.