Description
These Banana Pudding Cups are a quick and delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Perfect for a refreshing treat, they come together easily in just 45 minutes and make for a great individual serving dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
Layering Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (plus extra for garnish)
- Whole vanilla wafers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Refrigerate the pudding for 5 minutes to allow it to set properly.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the chilled pudding mixture, combining it carefully to retain a creamy and fluffy texture without deflating the topping.
- Assemble the cups: In individual serving cups, create layers starting with a spoonful of crushed vanilla wafers, followed by sliced bananas, and then a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat these layers until the cups are filled to the top.
- Top and garnish: Add a dollop of whipped topping on the top layer, sprinkle with additional crushed vanilla wafers, and finish by placing a whole vanilla wafer upright as a garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled banana pudding cups for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dessert to chill thoroughly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning and maintain texture.
- For a healthier twist, substitute whipped topping with whipped coconut cream.
- Prepare the pudding cups a few hours ahead for best flavor integration.
- Keep the assembled cups covered while chilling to prevent the wafers from becoming too soggy.
- This dessert is best served within 24 hours for optimum freshness.
