Creating Mini Banana Cheesecake is easier than you might think. Just follow these steps for a delicious result:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Make Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Crusts: Evenly distribute the crumb mixture into the lined muffin cups, pressing down firmly with the back of a tablespoon to form a solid crust.
4. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and mix until dissolved.
5. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, mashed bananas, and lemon juice until combined.
6. Fill Cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts in each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
8. Cool: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
9. Decorate: Once chilled, remove the cheesecakes from the liners. Top each with whipped cream and fresh banana slices before serving.

These steps ensure that your Mini Banana Cheesecake turns out rich, creamy, and absolutely delightful.