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Banana Pudding Cups

Decadent Banana Pudding Cups That Everyone Will Love

Enjoy these easy-to-make Banana Pudding Cups that are a crowd-pleaser, filled with creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and soft cookies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Essential for creaminess.
  • 1 pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Consider homemade pudding for more flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Provides richness and creaminess.
For the Layers
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Choose firm bananas to prevent mushiness.
  • 1 box Vanilla Wafers Or substitute with graham crackers or shortbread.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances vanilla flavor.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • clear cups or bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes until smooth and thick. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
  4. Layer vanilla wafers or cookies at the bottom of clear cups, followed by sliced bananas, and a spoonful of pudding. Repeat until cups are full.
  5. Top with extra whipped cream and optional toppings like crushed cookies or caramel.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to chill and meld flavors before serving.
  7. Garnish with cinnamon or banana slice if desired and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose ripe yet firm bananas for the best texture. For optimal results, layer ingredients just before serving to prevent cookies from becoming too soft.

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