No Bake Banana Cream Pies (Printer-Friendly)

Mini banana pies with graham crust and creamy vanilla filling. Easy no-bake dessert perfect for gatherings.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Filling

04 - 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 2 cups cold whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup whipped cream

→ Toppings

07 - 3 ripe bananas, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened.
02 - Press crumb mixture into mini muffin tin cups, forming crust bases and sides. Chill while preparing filling.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
04 - Fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Spoon pudding mixture into chilled crusts, filling each nearly to the top.
06 - Place banana slices on top of each mini pie. Optionally drizzle with caramel sauce.
07 - Refrigerate assembled pies for at least 2 hours before serving to allow full setting.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use ripe bananas that are sweet but still firm for best flavor and presentation.
02 - Graham cracker crusts can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free graham crackers.
03 - For a lighter filling, increase the whipped cream ratio and reduce the pudding slightly.