Ingredients:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
– 1/2 cup whipped cream
– 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
– 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
– 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
– Whipped cream for topping
– Maraschino cherries for topping
– Sliced bananas for topping
– Chocolate sauce for drizzling
– Sprinkles for finishing touches
Instructions:
1. Start by lining a mini muffin tin with paper liners to make your cheesecake bites easy to pop out later.
2. For the crust, combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Using about a tablespoon of this mixture, press it firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust. Once done, chill the tin in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
3. To make the cheesecake filling, in a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until thoroughly combined.
4. Gently fold in the whipped cream to add lightness to your filling, then stir in the chopped strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini chocolate chips. This combination brings out all the flavors of a classic banana split!
5. Spoon the fluffy cheesecake filling into each muffin cup, filling them all the way to the top.
6. Allow your cheesecake bites to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This waiting is hard, but it’s necessary for the perfect set!
7. Just before serving, go wild with the toppings! Add a dollop of whipped cream, top it off with a maraschino cherry, a slice of banana, drizzle on some chocolate sauce, and sprinkle over some colorful sprinkles for that final touch of fun!
Nutritional Information:
These delightful bites are rich in flavor while being a fun treat. Each bite provides a good balance of protein from the cream cheese, healthy fats from the whipped cream, and natural sweetness from the bananas and fruits.
Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes | Chilling time: 2 hours