Description
These Banana Pudding Cups are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert featuring creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafers, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for a quick treat or entertaining guests, this no-cook recipe is ready in just a few minutes and best enjoyed chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Pudding
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
Fruit
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
Toppings
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Slice the bananas: Peel and slice the ripe bananas into thin rounds, making sure each slice is uniform for even layering.
- Layer the ingredients: In individual serving cups, start by adding a layer of vanilla pudding, followed by a layer of banana slices and then a layer of crushed vanilla wafers.
- Repeat layering: Continue to add layers of pudding, bananas, and crushed wafers until the cups are filled to the top.
- Add the topping: Finish each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle additional crushed vanilla wafers on top for garnish.
- Chill: Place the cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set firmly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor balance.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with low-fat or almond milk and whipped cream with a lighter topping.
- This dessert can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Ensure the pudding mix is fully set before layering for a stable structure.
- Vanilla wafers can be substituted with graham crackers or shortbread cookies if preferred.
