Description
Enjoy these Banana Pudding Cups, a delightful dessert with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make treat is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Beat on medium-high speed until it thickens. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula.
- Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In clear serving cups, layer the ingredients starting with vanilla wafers, followed by banana slices, and then a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layering process until the cups are filled, finishing with pudding on top. Optionally, crush leftover wafers and sprinkle on top.
- Cover the assembled cups with plastic wrap or lids and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each cup and garnish with a mint leaf. Serve chilled and enjoy the layers of creamy pudding, sweet bananas, and crunchy wafers.
Notes
- For a mixed fruit version, consider adding strawberries or blueberries.
- For a chocolate twist, substitute chocolate pudding mix for vanilla.
- Use gluten-free vanilla wafers for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes