Description
Creamy Strawberry Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cup merges classic dessert flavors in a delightful layered treat. Luscious cream cheese, ripe fruits, and graham cracker crumbs create a perfect balance that will satisfy sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cold milk
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 banana, sliced
- Additional vanilla wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter. Press mixture firmly into individual serving cups, creating a compact and even foundation.
- Create Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until ultra-smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract, maintaining a light, airy consistency. Spread evenly over the crumb base.
- Develop Pudding Layer: Whisk banana cream pudding mix with cold milk until thick and creamy. Pour smoothly over the cheesecake layer, ensuring a clean, even distribution.
- Garnish and Finish: Artfully arrange diced strawberries and sliced bananas across the top of the pudding. Strategically place a whole vanilla wafer as a decorative crown. Refrigerate for one hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set completely.
Notes
- Crush Wafers Uniformly: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create fine, even crumbs for a consistent and stable base that holds together perfectly.
- Whip Cream Cheese Carefully: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture without overbeating, which can lead to a dense texture.
- Control Pudding Consistency: Whisk pudding mixture slowly and steadily to prevent lumps, and let it thicken naturally without adding extra liquid.
- Chill for Optimal Flavor: Refrigeration is crucial for melding flavors and setting layers, so resist the temptation to serve immediately and allow at least an hour of chilling time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg