Banana Pudding Cups
These Banana Pudding Cups are the perfect individual treat for those who crave a classic banana pudding! These individual banana pudding cups feature creamy vanilla pudding, chunks of real bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers.
It’s an easy-to-make and delicious dessert that is sure to please everyone. Make it ahead of time or enjoy it right away-either way these individual cups are ideal for parties, potlucks, and hot summer days.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These individual Banana Pudding Cups are so easy to make, and they’re sure to be a hit with everyone!
- Not only do they taste delicious but they’re also simple to whip up.
- Plus, the combination of creamy vanilla pudding, chunks of real bananas, and crunchy wafers makes for one irresistible dessert.
🛒Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this individual-sized recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery and budget-friendly so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money to make this dessert.
- cold milk
- instant vanilla pudding
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- bananas
- Nilla Wafer cookies
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make These Banana Pudding Cups
Making these easy personal-sized dessert cups is so simple. Just follow the step-by-step directions below and you will have a classic dessert to share with your friends and guests in no time at all.
Step 1: Make the pudding
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk with the instant vanilla pudding until thickened. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until needed.
Step 2: Make the whipped cream
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
Step 3: Start layering the cups
Set 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups on the counter or a cookie sheet. Place banana slices along the bottom of each cup around the sides so they are visible outside the cup. And, then scoop ¼ cup of the vanilla pudding into the bottom of each cup and spread out so the banana slices are fully covered.
Step 4: Finish the layers
Place 4-5 Nilla Wafers in the cup on top of the pudding layer, but position the cookies facing out so each round cookie is visible through the sides of the cups. And then, scoop ¼ cup of the whipped cream into the cups and smooth out so the Nilla Wafers are fully covered with the whipped cream.
Step 5: Garnish the cups
Divide the remaining vanilla pudding evenly into each cup. And, then top with a dollop of whipped cream and a Nilla Wafer for garnish. If serving immediately, add a slice of banana for garnish as well.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Cookies: Swap out the Nilla Wafers for graham crackers, chessman cookies, or gingersnaps.
- Pudding: Add a layer of chocolate pudding in between the vanilla pudding layers.
- Garnishes: Top with chopped nuts, toasted coconut, or mini chocolate chips.
If you love Banana Pudding you may also enjoy these Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars. They are sweet, creamy and so refreshing.
🥄 Equipment
You only need a few simple kitchen tools to help you make these no-bake banana pudding cups. So, pull out these fun tools and you will enjoy this refreshing treat in no time at all.
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups
🥫 Storage
These individual banana pudding cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you are making them ahead of time, we recommend wrapping each cup in plastic wrap and then storing them on a baking sheet in the fridge.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect banana pudding cups!
- Make sure the pudding is chilled before adding it to the cups. You want to be fully set so that it makes the vanilla wafers soggy.
- Use ripe bananas for extra sweetness.
- We don’t recommend using paper cups for this dessert. Plastic or glass works best.
- Feel free to add more or less whipped cream to suit your tastebuds.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
It should be kept in the refrigerator. We don’t recommend freezing it.
Yes, you can make it up to 24 hours in advance and have it ready to go for your party.
Absolutely, if you are feeding a crowd feel free to double or triple this recipe.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Banana Pudding Cups
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold milk
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 large bananas peeled and sliced
- 36 Nilla Wafer cookies
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk with the instant vanilla pudding until thickened. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until needed.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and the vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Set 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups on the counter or a cookie sheet. Place banana slices along the bottom of each cup around the sides so they are visible outside the cup.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the vanilla pudding into the bottom of each cup and spread out so the banana slices are fully covered.
- Place 4-5 Nilla Wafers in the cup on top of the pudding layer, but position the cookies facing out so each round cookie is visible through the sides of the cups.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the whipped cream into the cups and smooth out so the Nilla Wafers are fully covered with the whipped cream.
- Divide the remaining vanilla pudding evenly into each cup.
- Top with a dollop of the whipped cream and a Nilla Wafer for garnish. If serving immediately, add a slice of banana for garnish as well.
Notes
- Because the bananas will brown, this recipe is best made and eaten the same day. But it can be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Banana lovers may wish to add more sliced bananas to the layers.
- The pudding usually used for banana pudding is actually vanilla. But banana flavored pudding mix can be used instead if preferred.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
