Description
Mini Banana Cream Cookie Pies are a delightful treat that captures the flavors of a traditional banana cream pie in a fun, bite-sized form. These creamy, crunchy desserts are perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- pre-made mini vanilla wafers
- graham crackers (optional substitute)
- butter (for crust)
- ripe bananas
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- milk (whole or alternative)
- store-bought whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
- coconut whipped cream (for dairy-free option)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush your chosen cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a bowl, mix the crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a mini muffin tin to form small cups. Bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden, then allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of milk with the instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk together for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. If you’re making your own pudding, follow your recipe’s instructions until thickened.
- Slice your ripe bananas and fold them gently into the pudding mixture.
- Spoon the banana pudding mixture into each cooled cookie crust, filling them generously. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Place the assembled mini pies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the pudding set and flavors meld.
- Just before serving, top each pie with a dollop of whipped topping or homemade whipped cream. You can also add extra banana slices or a sprinkle of crushed cookies for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: To prevent bananas from browning, toss them lightly in lemon juice before adding them to the pudding. These pies can be made a day in advance, just hold off on adding the whipped cream until you're ready to serve.