Banana Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - All-purpose flour: 1 cup, for cookie cups.
02 - Baking soda: 1/2 tsp, for leavening.
03 - Salt: 1/2 tsp, to balance flavor.
04 - Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened for cookie cups.
05 - Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, for sweetness.
06 - Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup, for additional sweetness.
07 - Egg: 1 large, for binding.
08 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
09 - Crushed vanilla wafers: 1 cup, for texture in cookie cups.
10 - Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened for cheesecake filling.
11 - Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup, for filling sweetness.
12 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for filling flavor.
13 - Whipped topping (like Cool Whip): 1 cup, for filling lightness.
14 - Bananas: 1-2 ripe, sliced for filling.
15 - Additional whipped topping: for garnish.
16 - Crushed vanilla wafers: for garnish.
17 - Banana chips: for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in crushed vanilla wafers.
06 - Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, pressing down to form a cup shape.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow to cool before removing from the tin.
08 - In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
09 - Add vanilla extract and mix well. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated.
10 - Once cookie cups are cooled, fill each cup with cheesecake filling and top with banana slices.
11 - Add a dollop of whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers, and a banana chip on top.
12 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld together.

# Notes:

01 - These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bites combine creamy cheesecake and classic banana pudding flavors in a crunchy cookie cup.
02 - Perfect for parties or any occasion, with a balance of flavors and textures.
03 - Best served chilled to let the flavors meld together and achieve the perfect bite.

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