Easy Banana Pudding Cups : Creamy, No-Bake Mini Desserts
These Banana Pudding Cups are everything you love about the classic Southern dessert—layered vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and soft cookies—served in individual portions perfect for parties, brunches, or a cozy night in. No baking required, and they come together in minutes with a luscious texture that only gets better as it chills. Make them your own with whipped cream, crushed cookies, or caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 pudding cups 1x
Ingredients
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (4-serving size)
2 cups cold milk (2% or whole milk works best)
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
30–40 vanilla wafers (or graham crackers, crushed)
Optional: whipped cream, crushed cookies, caramel, or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
Fold in vanilla extract and the whipped cream gently until smooth and airy.
In small jars or clear cups, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers as desired.
Chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and cookies to soften.
Before serving, top with more whipped cream and your choice of garnishes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 4 g