Effortless No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies

Desserts don’t always need an oven to steal the show! These No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are a perfect blend of creamy, sweet banana flavor and crunchy graham cracker crust. Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or a party with friends, these pies deliver a delightful touch of indulgence without the fuss of baking. Let’s create these mini masterpieces!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup sugar

For the Filling:

• 1 box (3.5 oz) of instant vanilla custard powder
• 2 cups cold milk

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Assembly:

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• Whipped cream, for topping
• Honey, for drizzling

Instructions

1. Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
2. Spoon the mixture into mini pie molds or a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners, pressing it firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides.
3. Refrigerate the crusts for at least 20 minutes to firm up.

2. Make the Banana Cream Filling

1. In a medium bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding mix with chilled almond milk. Whisk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
2. Cover the bowl and let the pudding chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up fully.

3. Prepare the Whipped Cream

1. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

4. Assemble the Mini Pies

1. Remove the chilled crusts from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe the banana cream pudding into the crusts, filling each mold generously.
2. Top the pudding with a generous layer of ripe strawberry slices for a sweet, fruity contrast.
3. Top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

5. Finishing Touches

1. Drizzle a small amount of honey over the whipped cream for added sweetness.
2. Garnish with an extra banana slice or graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Conclusion

These No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies are a celebration of simplicity and flavor. With a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious banana cream filling, and a cloud of whipped cream on top, each bite is pure comfort. Best of all, this no-bake recipe is quick to prepare, making it a go-to dessert for any occasion. Serve them chilled, and watch them disappear in no time!