Want chocolate versions of these wafers? Mix 2-3 tablespoons of cooled melted chocolate with the whole egg, then follow the rest of the recipe as usual. Absolutely. In fact, it’s the best and only option! You’ll need to give the pudding enough time in the fridge to let the flavors meld together. You can use both in your meals, but consider replacing Nilla Wafers with Pretzels as a healthy alternative to promote a balanced diet. Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post! How to Make Vanilla Wafers

It’s a simple and delicious twist on a classic homemade banana pudding, and the flavor combinations are just perfect together. You could also play around with cake mixes for adding flavor to the cheesecake filling, like my Mini Funfetti Cheesecakes. When I use cake mix, I add 1/4 cup of desired cake mix and a few tablespoons of sour cream. The sour cream helps counter the dry cake mix being added to keep the cheesecake soft and moist. CUSTOMIZE THE CHEESECAKE CRUST Pour a third of the custard over the bananas. Continue layering until you get three layers of each component, ending with the custard. Set aside. My favorite topping right now is on my Pecan Pie Cheesecakes, which use the basic cheesecake filling and Nilla wafer crust as shown here. My prettiest cheesecake topping though is on my Mixed Berry Oreo Cheesecakes that I love making for New Years; the shades of pink really make them stand out! HELPFUL ITEMS FOR MAKING CHEESECAKE BITES!

However, they do have some differences, too though. Nilla wafers are flavored with vanilla bean, while biscotti is flavored with anise or anise extract. Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar is white sugar ground into a fine powder. Try making your own Powdered Sugar ! Here are some helpful tips and ideas for storing these vanilla cheesecakes. This creamy cheesecake filling needs to be stored in the fridge to keep it fresh. Enjoy these treats made ahead or have them for leftovers.

Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract enhances the rest of your ingredients. Make Homemade Vanilla Extract for a challenge! Use a 1/2 teaspoon to scoop out dollops of the batter and place them on the baking sheet. Leave each dollop about one inch apart. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature before adding them to your mix! If your eggs are too cold, your batter will look curdled. To fix it, use a hairdryer to warm the batter up. Pour half the pudding on top of the bananas. Repeat with another layer of Nilla Wafers, a layer of banana slices, and the other half of the vanilla pudding.To make the meringue topping, beat the egg whites with a mixer until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. You’ll know the egg whites are done when they’re glossy and they form a firm peak that holds its shape when you lift the beater. Separately, whisk together dry ingredients. Stir half into the wet ingredients, then stir in your milk, then the rest of the dry ingredients. This just makes a more cohesive batter than if you were to add the milk with the butter mixture (where it tends to separate). The best think about these mini cheesecake bites though is how they can be easily customized, which I will get into more below! So keep reading if you want lots of ideas for customizing mini cheesecake for any season, holiday or personal preferences.

Walk past the cookie aisle and make your own Vanilla Wafers from scratch. They look the same as the ones you would get from the box, but are made with fresh ingredients and a better taste if you ask me! They are most commonly used in banana pudding recipes like my Ultimate Banana Pudding recipe, All pictures are for a double batch of Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding. When I made this double batch, I used exactly one and a half boxes of Nilla Wafers.Also, be sure to pipe your Nilla Wafers in small mounds of approximately 2 teaspoons, as this cookie is expected to spread since there is no chilling process. Mini Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafers for a crust is a crowd favorite dessert recipe! All the creamy goodness of cheesecake in tiny bite form that are easy to serve and easy to enjoy. You seriously need to give this mini cheesecake recipe a try at your next celebration!

Nilla wafers are a common ingredient in banana pudding and are consequently very popular in the American South. In Atlanta and Houston, they are consistently in the five best-selling cookie brands. [15] Hermann, Andrew (1997-09-16). "New, improved – or just different". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2017-10-07. Nilla wafers no longer have any vanilla in them.

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After you have made a decision about your mini cheesecake crust, your first step will be to prep your pan and cupcake liners with desired crust! For this recipe it means adding a mini cupcake liner to each cup with a mini Nilla Wafer at the bottom. They both have a similar texture, and they’re both made with flour, sugar, eggs, and other basic ingredients. Yes. Banana, vanilla, French vanilla, white chocolate, or even lemon pudding are all delicious flavors that can be used in banana pudding.