Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes (Recipe for Printing)

Creamy mini cheesecakes with banana pudding and vanilla wafer crust. Perfect for sweet snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 24 wafers)
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 small ripe banana, mashed

→ Banana Pudding Layer

08 - 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana pudding mix
09 - 1 cup cold milk
10 - 1 cup whipped topping

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar until evenly moistened.
03 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each muffin liner and press firmly to pack.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg and mashed banana. Mix until creamy and no lumps remain.
05 - 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.
06 - Refrigerate cooled cheesecakes for at least 2 hours to firm.
07 - Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping gently until blended.
08 - Spoon banana pudding mixture over each chilled cheesecake, spreading to the edges.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For an appealing finish, garnish each cheesecake with a mini vanilla wafer, banana slice, or swirl of whipped cream before serving.
02 - Freeze leftovers for a chilled treat on warm days.