Description
Delightfully creamy and effortlessly sweet, these Mini Banana Cream Pies feature a rich banana pudding filling layered with fresh banana slices, fluffy whipped cream, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfectly portioned in mini shells, they’re an ideal no-bake dessert that comes together quickly for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pies
- 6 Mini Graham Cracker Shells
- 1 cup Banana Instant Pudding
- 2 Medium Bananas, sliced
- 2 ounces Graham Cracker Crumbs
For the Whipped Cream
- 8 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a large glass bowl, beat 8 ounces of heavy whipping cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until firm peaks form. This usually takes about 6 minutes with a hand mixer or 4 minutes with a stand mixer. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Transfer Whipped Cream: Once the whipped cream is ready, transfer it to a large pastry bag fitted with a star-shaped tip for easy piping.
- Assemble the Pies – Add Pudding: Spoon 2 tablespoons of banana instant pudding into each mini graham cracker shell, evenly distributing the filling.
- Layer Bananas: Arrange 5 slices of fresh banana around the edge of each pudding-filled pie shell to create a beautiful garnish and add natural sweetness.
- Add Graham Cracker Crumbs: Sprinkle about a third of the graham cracker crumbs over the banana layer to add a crunchy texture.
- Pipe Whipped Cream: Using the piping bag, pipe the whipped cream generously into the center of each pie, creating a fluffy cloud of cream atop the bananas and pudding.
- Final Garnish: Sprinkle additional graham cracker crumbs over the whipped cream for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Add Extra Banana Slices: Just before serving, garnish each mini pie with a few extra fresh banana slices for freshness and decoration.
- Chill: Store the mini banana cream pies in the refrigerator to keep them chilled. They can be kept for up to 2 days before serving to ensure freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning and ensure the best flavor.
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping to prevent it from turning into butter.
- Assemble close to serving time to maintain freshness of bananas and whipped cream.
- These pies are best served within 2 days to preserve texture and taste.
- You can substitute banana instant pudding with homemade pudding for a more natural option.
