Banana Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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All-purpose flour: 1 cup, for cookie cups.
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Baking soda: 1/2 tsp, for leavening.
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Salt: 1/2 tsp, to balance flavor.
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Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened for cookie cups.
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Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, for sweetness.
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Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup, for additional sweetness.
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Egg: 1 large, for binding.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
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Crushed vanilla wafers: 1 cup, for texture in cookie cups.
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Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened for cheesecake filling.
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Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup, for filling sweetness.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for filling flavor.
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Whipped topping (like Cool Whip): 1 cup, for filling lightness.
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Bananas: 1-2 ripe, sliced for filling.
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Additional whipped topping: for garnish.
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Crushed vanilla wafers: for garnish.
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Banana chips: for garnish.
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in crushed vanilla wafers.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, pressing down to form a cup shape.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow to cool before removing from the tin.
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In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add vanilla extract and mix well. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated.
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Once cookie cups are cooled, fill each cup with cheesecake filling and top with banana slices.
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Add a dollop of whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers, and a banana chip on top.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld together.
Notes:
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These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bites combine creamy cheesecake and classic banana pudding flavors in a crunchy cookie cup.
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Perfect for parties or any occasion, with a balance of flavors and textures.
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Best served chilled to let the flavors meld together and achieve the perfect bite.