If you need a quick dessert that feels homemade without taking up your whole evening, these mini banana cream pies are a great choice. They come together fast, use simple ingredients, and are easy to serve for family time, baby showers, or casual gatherings. It’s one of those recipes you can pull off even on a busy day.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 10 min
Ingredients
- 6 mini graham cracker pie shells
- 8 oz heavy whipping cream
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 2 oz graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup banana instant pudding, prepared
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Start with the whipped cream. In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until firm peaks form. This usually takes about 4 to 6 minutes depending on your mixer. You want it thick enough to hold its shape.
- Spoon the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. If you don’t have one, you can use a zip bag with the corner cut off.
- Place your mini pie shells on a tray so they’re easy to fill.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of banana pudding into each shell. Spread it gently so it covers the bottom.
- Add banana slices. About 5 slices per pie works well. Try to layer them evenly so each bite has banana.
- Sprinkle a small amount of graham cracker crumbs over the bananas. This adds a bit of texture.
- Pipe the whipped cream on top of each pie. Keep it simple or make a swirl if you want a nicer presentation.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
- Add extra banana slices on top right before serving so they stay fresh and don’t darken.
- Keep the pies in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. They are best within 2 days.
Pro Tips
- If you’re short on time, make the pudding and whipped cream earlier in the day and store them in the fridge. Assemble the pies closer to serving time.
- Bananas tend to brown quickly. Add the final slices just before serving to keep them looking fresh.
- These are great for portion control and easy serving, especially for kids or guests.
Nutrition Info (Estimated)
Each mini pie has about 331 calories, 35 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, and 20 grams of fat. It also contains around 2 grams of fiber and 16 grams of sugar. Sodium is approximately 139 mg, with small amounts of potassium, calcium, and iron.
Disclaimer: Nutrition values are estimates and can vary depending on the ingredients you use. For exact numbers, it’s best to calculate based on your specific products.