Here’s a clean, well-structured recipe for Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites — a no-bake, bite-sized dessert combining rich cheesecake flavor, banana pudding, and vanilla wafers. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or a fun treat any time.
Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites
Servings: 24–30 mini bites
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Banana Filling:
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
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1¼ cups cold milk (for the pudding)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
For Assembly:
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24–30 mini vanilla wafer cookies (plus extras for garnish or layering)
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1–2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced (optional)
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Optional garnish: crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, whipped cream
Instructions
1. Prepare Banana Pudding Base:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together banana pudding mix and 1¼ cups cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
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Set aside to firm up slightly.
2. Make the Cheesecake Mixture:
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In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
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Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth.
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Fold in the prepared banana pudding and whipped topping until fully incorporated and creamy.
3. Assemble the Bites:
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Line a mini muffin tin with mini cupcake liners or place vanilla wafers flat on a tray.
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Pipe or spoon the cheesecake banana mixture onto each vanilla wafer to form a mound.
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(Optional) Add a thin banana slice under or over the filling before topping.
4. Garnish:
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Sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers or top with a small dollop of whipped cream and a banana slice.
5. Chill:
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
6. Serve:
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Serve chilled. Best enjoyed within 1–2 days for optimal texture and freshness.
Tips
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Use mini cupcake liners for easy serving and cleanup.
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If using banana slices, brush lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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For a firmer filling, reduce whipped topping slightly or freeze briefly before serving.
Let me know if you’d like a layered trifle version, no-condensed milk alternative, or a from-scratch pudding base.
