Mini No Bake Banana Cream Pies

 These are quick and easy to make.  Good cold or frozen.  Next time I make them, I would sprinkle a little bit of graham cracker crumbs over the top for color.

MINI NO BAKE BANANA CREAM PIES

(makes 24)

Crust Ingredients:

*1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)

*1/2 cup butter, melted

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

Pie Ingredients:

*1 (5.1 ounce) box instant banana cream pudding mix

*3 cups whole milk

*1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

*1/4 cup  powdered sugar

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*2 ripe bananas, chopped small

Crust Directions:

~In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until well mixed.

~Put paper liners in a cupcake pan.

~Divide crust evenly into each cupcake liner and press down (about 1 tablespoon in each liner).

~Refrigerate until ready to fill.

Banana Cream Pie Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, whisk 1 (5.1) ounce box instant banana cream pudding and 3 cups whole milk until thickened.

~Place in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

~In a large mixing bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until mixture forms stiff peaks (I do this with my electric mixer).

~Take pudding out of refrigerator and gently fold into the  whipped cream until well incorporated.

~Fold in 2 chopped bananas.

~Remove crust from refrigerator and evenly fill each cupcake liner with pudding mixture.

~Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving or gently cover and place in freezer.