Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy Mini Banana Cream Pie recipe! Made with creamy vanilla pudding, banana slices, whipped topping, and a vanilla wafer crust, these single-serve treats are perfect for parties, BBQs, or anytime you crave a quick dessert.
If you love banana cream pie, you'll adore this bite-sized banana cream pie version! A few years back, I was invited to a summer BBQ and was asked to bring dessert. I wanted something fun, easy, and perfect for a crowd. These mini banana cream pies came together in no time and were the first thing to vanish from the dessert table. They may look fancy, but they're fail-proof, family-friendly, and practically made for sharing (unless you’re like me and hoard a few for later). For more banana recipes, also try my Homemade Banana Pudding, Banana Pudding Cookies, and Banana Pudding Poke Cake!
Ingredients Needed
Here's a quick list of everything you need for this delicious mini banana cream pie recipe. For full measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom.
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies - Crushed for the crust and used whole for topping. Mini wafers work best.
- Butter - Melted, unsalted or salted both work fine.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding - One 3.4-ounce box.
- Milk - Any cold milk, dairy or non-dairy, works.
- Vanilla Extract - For an added boost of flavor.
- Frozen Whipped Topping - Adds fluffiness to the pudding.
- Bananas - Ripe, firm, and thinly sliced.
- Plastic Baggies or Piping Bags - For neat and easy assembly.
How to Make Banana Cream Pie Bites
These banana cream pie bites are super simple! Here's how to make them:
Step 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or bag-and-rolling-pin method.
Step 2. In a medium-size bowl add your vanilla wafer cookie crumbs and your melted butter. Mix and until all ingredients are combined.
Step 3. Spray your mini muffin pan and press the mixture firmly into each space, creating a little well for the filling.
Step 4. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Step 5. Mix instant vanilla pudding with milk and vanilla extract whisking until fluffy.
Step 6. Fold in ½ cup of the frozen whipped cream into the pudding mix. This will give it a smooth, creamy texture.
Step 7. Next, add your pudding mixture and frozen whipped cream each into two separate plastic baggies. Cut the tip-off. Squeeze out a bit of the filling into one of your pie crusts,
Step 8. Add a slice of banana, squeeze some of the frozen whipped cream, and top with a mini vanilla wafer cookie. Continue until all are assembled. Ta-da! A perfect mini banana cream pie! Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Storing Mini Banana Cream Pies
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.
Tips for Success
- Add caramel sauce, honey, or chocolate drizzle for a fancy touch!
- Great for birthdays, showers, or school bake sales. and ideal for grabbing a sweet treat without any mess.
- For an extra burst of banana flavor, swap in banana pudding mix.
- Try graham cracker crumbs in place of vanilla wafers for a twist.
- Make them in mini tart pans or muffin liners for easier serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These freeze beautifully. Just thaw them on the counter for a ready-made dessert.
These little pies are amazing on their own, but if you want to add an extra hint of sweetness, feel free to serve them with some whipped cream.
Not the best idea. Overripe bananas can make the texture mushy. Save those for my Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread!
Squeezing lemon or lime juice on sliced bananas, or storing cut bananas in an airtight container can slow down the browning process.
Make sure you're using instant pudding (not cook-and-serve) and allow it to thicken before folding in the whipped topping.
More Pie Recipes You’ll Love
This Mini Banana Cream Pie recipe is a fun, flavorful twist on the classic banana cream pie-and just the right size for snacking, sharing, or satisfying those sudden sweet cravings. Whether you’re hosting a party or making a weeknight dessert for the family, these individual banana cream pies are always a win. Don't forget to pin this recipe, save it for later, and leave a review if you give them a try!
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Mini Banana Cream Pies Recipe
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 box Mini Vanilla Wafer Cookies set some aside to use on top
- ⅓ cup Butter melted
Banana Cream Filling
- 3.4 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Whipped Cream frozen
- 3 Bananas sliced
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a food processor pulse your vanilla wafer cookies until only crumbs remain. If you don't have a food processor, you can crush them by using a plastic baggie and a rolling pin.
- In a medium-size bowl add your vanilla wafer cookie crumbs and your melted butter. Mix and until all ingredients are combined.
- Spray your mini muffin pan. Using a spoon add your crumbs to each cupcake space, making sure that you are pressing firmly and creating a pie shape. Press down in the middle to create a deep space for your filling.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow your mini pie crusts to cool off completely before adding the filling.
Banana Cream Filling
- With a mixer, add your instant vanilla pudding powder, 1 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until nice and fluffy.
- Add ½ a cup of the frozen whipped cream and fold into the pudding mix. This will create a nice and fluffy pudding recipe.
- Slice your bananas thin and set aside.
Assembling
- Next, add your filling and frozen whipped cream each into two separate plastic baggies. Cut the tip-off. This will make it really easy to fill in your pies.
- Squeeze out a bit of the filling into one of your pie crusts, add a slice of banana, squeeze some of the frozen whipped cream, and top with a mini vanilla wafer cookie. Continue until all are assembled. Serve or refrigerate until ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.
- For an extra burst of banana flavor, swap in banana pudding mix.
- Add caramel, honey, or chocolate drizzle for a fancy touch!
- Great for birthdays, showers, or school bake sales.
- Try graham cracker crumbs in place of vanilla wafers for a twist.
- Make them in mini tart pans or muffin liners for easier serving.
Mary says
Sounds good
Kristin says
Oh yes, my fav! Hope you enjoy!
Becky G. says
How do you keep the banana slices from darkening?
Kristin says
These were eaten so quickly that I didn’t have to worry about that! If storing, I would say keep in an airtight container for no more than 2 days (refrigerated). Enjoy!!