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Best Banana Pudding Cups
These Best Banana Pudding Cups from deesviral are creamy, fluffy, and loaded with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, rich vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. They’re easy to make, perfect for parties, and always a crowd favorite.
Recipe Information
- Author: deesviral
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 pudding cups
Ingredients
- 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
- 6 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 box (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (12 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cold milk and vanilla pudding mix until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Place a layer of crushed vanilla wafers in the bottom of each serving cup.
- Add a layer of banana slices.
- Spoon a layer of pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Garnish with additional crushed vanilla wafers and a whole vanilla wafer on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Birthday parties
- Family gatherings
- Holiday dessert tables
- Summer cookouts
- Potluck events
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, enjoy within 24 hours while the bananas remain fresh.
Tips for Success
- Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.
- Layer ingredients evenly for beautiful presentation.
- Add extra crushed wafers right before serving for maximum crunch.
- Serve in clear cups to showcase the layers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These banana pudding cups combine creamy cheesecake-style pudding, sweet bananas, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy vanilla wafers into one irresistible no-bake dessert. They’re simple to prepare and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
