Description

These Banana Pudding Cups are a quick and delicious no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, they are easy to assemble and chilled to set, making them an ideal sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Banana Pudding Mixture

1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

Additional Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
12 whole vanilla wafers for garnish
Optional whipped cream for topping

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Instructions

Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the thickened pudding until fully combined, creating a smooth and creamy mixture.
Assemble the cups: In small cups or jars, begin layering by adding a portion of crushed vanilla wafers, followed by banana slices, then a layer of the pudding mixture.
Repeat layers: Continue layering crushed wafers, bananas, and pudding until the containers are filled, ensuring you finish with a layer of pudding on top.
Garnish and chill: Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream if desired, then place a whole vanilla wafer on top for garnish. Chill the cups for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set.

Notes

Best served the same day to prevent banana slices from browning.
You can substitute homemade whipped cream for the store-bought whipped topping if desired.
For extra flavor, drizzle caramel sauce between the layers.