Banana Pudding Cups

Banana Pudding Cups

If you have been looking for a recipe that feels special without being complicated, this Banana Pudding Cups is exactly what you need. It is the kind of dish that makes a regular weeknight feel a little more celebratory, and honestly you will want to make it again the very next weekend.

Why You Will Love This Banana Pudding Cups

  • Simple ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Comes together quickly with minimal fuss
  • Crowd-pleasing flavor that works for any occasion
  • Great for making ahead and storing

Ingredients

  • vanilla pudding
  • whipped cream
  • vanilla wafers
  • bananas
  • cream cheese
  • sweetened condensed milk

How to Make It

Start by gathering all your ingredients and prepping your workspace. Having everything measured out before you begin makes the whole process so much smoother. Combine your ingredients in stages, building layers of flavor as you go. Pay attention to textures and visual cues rather than watching the clock too closely since every kitchen runs a little differently.

Once finished, let everything rest briefly before serving so the flavors come together perfectly. This Banana Pudding Cups keeps well covered in the fridge for a few days.

Tools I Reach For

A few kitchen staples make this recipe so much easier. I use my KitchenAid Stand Mixer for baking, and a quality OXO Mixing Bowl Set is something I reach for every single time I cook.

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Banana Pudding Cups

Banana Pudding Cups

Layers of vanilla pudding, banana, and wafers in individual cups. A Southern favorite made portable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups cold milk
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • whipped cream, for topping

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk until it begins to thicken, then chill 5 minutes.
  2. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding until light.
  3. Layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding in each cup, repeating.
  4. Top with a final layer of pudding and a crushed wafer.
  5. Chill at least 1 hour and top with whipped cream before serving.

Notes

Assemble a few hours ahead so the wafers soften into a cake-like layer. Toss the bananas in a little lemon juice to keep them bright.
Banana Pudding Cups

Banana Pudding Cups

Layers of vanilla pudding, banana, and wafers in sweet individual cups.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cup cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 3 bananas sliced
  • 30 vanilla wafers

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thick, then chill 5 minutes.
  2. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and fold half into the pudding.
  3. Layer crushed wafers, banana, and pudding into cups.
  4. Repeat the layers.
  5. Top with whipped cream and a few wafers.
  6. Chill at least 2 hours.

Notes

Add wafers shortly before serving to keep them crisp.

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