🍌 No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies

If you love creamy, dreamy desserts that come together in minutes, these No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are about to become your new favorite treat! 🥧✨

With a buttery graham cracker crust, silky banana pudding filling, fresh banana slices, and fluffy whipped topping, these little pies are a bite-sized version of the classic dessert — no oven needed. Perfect for parties, picnics, or an easy weeknight indulgence!


🌟 Why You’ll Love These Mini Banana Cream Pies

No baking required – ready in under 30 minutes
Light, creamy, and perfectly sweet
Great for portion control – individual mini pies
✅ Ideal for summer desserts, holidays, or make-ahead treats


🧂 Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup for a refined-sugar-free option)
  • ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil for a lighter twist)

For the Filling:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
  • 1½ cups cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks (or 1 tub whipped topping)
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced thin

For Garnish:

  • Extra whipped cream
  • Banana slices
  • Optional graham cracker crumbs or chocolate shavings

🍌 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly coated.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each mini pie cup, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to form the crust.
Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

💡 Tip: You can also use mini pre-made tart shells or phyllo cups to save time!


Step 2: Prepare the Pudding Filling

In a medium bowl, whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping gently until smooth and fluffy.


Step 3: Assemble the Mini Pies

Remove the chilled crusts from the fridge.
Add a few banana slices on top of each crust, then spoon or pipe the banana pudding mixture over them.
Smooth the tops or create pretty swirls using a piping bag for a more elegant presentation.


Step 4: Chill & Garnish

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours) to let the flavors meld and the filling firm up.
Right before serving, top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a sprinkle of graham crumbs or chocolate curls for garnish.


🧊 Storage

  • Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: You can freeze them (without banana slices on top) for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

⚠️ Tip: Add fresh bananas just before serving to keep them from browning.


🍯 Variations & Add-Ins

Chocolate Banana Cream Pies: Add a thin layer of melted chocolate or Nutella over the crust before adding the filling.
Peanut Butter Twist: Mix ¼ cup peanut butter into the pudding for a peanut butter banana cream combo.
Tropical Flavor: Swap banana pudding for coconut cream pudding and top with toasted coconut flakes.
Healthier Version: Use maple syrup instead of sugar and Greek yogurt in place of part of the whipped cream for a protein boost.


🎁 Perfect For

🍌 Baby showers & brunches
🎂 Birthday dessert tables
☀️ Summer picnics & BBQs
💛 Easy make-ahead treats for family gatherings


❤️ Pro Tips

  1. Use ripe but firm bananas — overly ripe ones can make the filling watery.
  2. Chill your bowls and beaters before whipping cream for faster, fluffier results.
  3. Mini mason jars or small dessert cups make adorable, mess-free servings.
  4. Add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce just before serving for extra flair!

🥧 Final Thoughts

These No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are a creamy, nostalgic dessert that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Each bite has the perfect mix of buttery crust, fluffy banana pudding, and whipped cream bliss.

They’re elegant enough for parties yet easy enough for a quick family dessert — no oven, no fuss, just pure banana goodness! 🍌💛

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🍌 No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

For the crust:
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free cookies)
• 3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

For the filling:
• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
• 1 ½ cups cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream (thawed if frozen)
• 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced


Instructions

  1. Make the crust: Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press 1–2 tsp into the bottom of 6 small jars, glasses, or ramekins. Chill 10 minutes.
  2. Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk. Beat 2 minutes until thickened.
  3. Gently fold in half the Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
  4. Layer:
    → Spoon half the pudding mixture over crusts
    → Add a layer of banana slices
    → Top with remaining pudding
  5. Chill at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.
  6. Before serving: Top with remaining Cool Whip and extra banana slices.

Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a cool dessert on hot days!

💡 Make ahead: Assemble up to one day in advance—store covered in the fridge.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 0 mins , Total Time : 2 hrs 15 mins (includes chilling) , Servings : 6 mini pies , Calories : 180 per pie , Net Carbs: 22g , Fats: 9g , Protein: 3g

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