Description
Banana Pudding Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of creamy banana pudding, freshly sliced bananas, and crunchy mini Nilla wafers. Perfectly portioned in individual cups, this chilled dessert is a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pudding
- 1 (4.6 or 5.1 ounce) box banana pudding mix (not instant)
- Milk as called for on the pudding mix box
Whipped Cream
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Assembly
- 1 box mini Nilla wafers
- 3 bananas, barely ripe or slightly underripe, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Pudding: Follow the package directions for the banana pudding mix, combining it with the specified amount of milk. Once prepared, refrigerate the pudding for 4 hours or until it is fully set and chilled.
- Whip the Cream: Using an electric hand-held or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the powdered sugar with a large spoon to sweeten the whipped cream.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Pudding: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chilled banana pudding to create a light and creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Cups: Using clear individual cups (6 to 9 ounces), layer one-third of the pudding/whipped cream mixture into the bottom. Add 5 mini Nilla wafers followed by 5 thin banana slices. Top with the remaining pudding mixture up to the rim.
- Refrigerate: Cover the assembled cups and refrigerate them at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to chill thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish each cup with some crushed wafer crumbs, a few banana slices, and stand one mini wafer upright into the pudding for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Banana pudding cups can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For easy storage, place the cups on a large baking sheet and cover them all together with plastic wrap.
- Best prepared at least a few hours ahead or the night before serving to ensure proper chilling and setting.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana pudding, no-bake dessert, creamy dessert, layered dessert, individual servings, Nilla wafers, banana dessert cups
