Here’s a fun and easy Banana Pudding Cups recipe—individual creamy desserts layered with bananas and cookies.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (5.1 oz / 145 g) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies (like Nilla Wafers), crushed
- Optional: caramel drizzle or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Make the pudding:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Whip the cream:
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Combine pudding and whipped cream:
- Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding for a lighter, fluffy texture.
- Assemble the cups:
- In individual serving cups or small glasses, layer as follows:
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Pudding mixture
- Sliced bananas
- Repeat layers until cups are full, ending with pudding on top.
- In individual serving cups or small glasses, layer as follows:
- Top and chill:
- Sprinkle crushed wafers on top. Optionally drizzle caramel or add chocolate shavings.
- Chill for at least 1–2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
💡 Tips:
- Use slightly underripe bananas so they hold their shape and don’t turn mushy.
- For a quicker version, you can use pre-made banana pudding and skip the whipped cream.
- Mini dessert cups are perfect for parties or portion control.
If you want, I can give a no-bake layered banana pudding cup recipe that’s extra creamy and keeps the bananas from browning, perfect for make-ahead dessert.
Do you want me to provide that version?
