Description
Delightful Banana Pudding Cups featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This no-bake dessert is easy to assemble, chilled to perfection, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a classic Southern treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pudding
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers, plus extra for topping
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined to create a rich base.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This whipped cream will add lightness and fluffy texture to the pudding.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until light and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the airiness of the whipped cream.
- Assemble Cups: Layer crushed vanilla wafers at the bottom of small serving cups or jars. Add a layer of sliced bananas, then spoon a generous amount of the pudding mixture over. Repeat these layers once more, ending with pudding on the top.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle additional crushed vanilla wafers on top and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Best enjoyed within 2 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- For extra texture and flavor, add mini chocolate chips or drizzle with caramel sauce before chilling.
- Store-bought whipped topping can be used as a convenient shortcut for garnishing.
