Mini Banana Pudding Cups are the perfect treat for any dessert lover!
Individual-sized cups bring together layers of creamy vanilla pudding, soft banana slices, and crumbled cookies, creating a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
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Not only are they visually appealing, making them a hit at any gathering, but banana pudding cups also offer a nostalgic taste of classic banana pudding in a fun, portable form.
Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a sweet treat, these mini cups are sure to impress and satisfy.
How to Make Banana Pudding Cups
Gather the ingredients:
Prepare the pudding in a medium bowl, let it thicken and then add in cool whip, wafers and bananas.
In small jars, start by adding a layer of vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs at the bottom. Then, add a layer of the prepared pudding, followed by a layer of banana slices. Repeat the layers until the cups are full, finishing with a layer of whipped topping on top.
Use clear cups so you can see the beautiful layers of pudding, bananas, and whipped topping.
Refrigerate the mini cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
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Toss bananas in a little lemon juice before layering them in the pudding. The acidity in the lemon juice helps slow down the oxidation process that causes browning.
Banana pudding should ideally be refrigerated for at least 4 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the pudding to set properly.
If you’re looking for alternatives to vanilla wafers, you can use crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies.
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Easy No Bake Mini Banana Pudding Cups
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Ingredients
- 1 3.5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed or homemade whipped cream
- 1 box of vanilla wafers, crushed
- 2 medium ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add your instant pudding mix along with the whole milk.
- Whisk until smooth.
- For best results, let your pudding refrigerate for a couple hours.
- Once the homemade pudding has thickened, fold in the cool whip.
- You want to fold the cool whip in to keep your mixture thick.
- Next add in your bananas and crushed vanilla wafers by folding them in.
- Now it's time to layer your pudding cups: In the bottom of your jars, place a layer of cookies, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
- Top the layer of bananas with a few spoonfuls of the pudding mixture and repeat the layers.
- Finish your mason jars with a layer of your whipped cream and garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and a few banana slices.
Notes
The best fresh bananas for this recipe are firm, ripe and sweet. They will have a better texture after they've ripened even more in the refrigerator!
Can I make my Mini Banana Pudding Cups in Advance?
Yes! Banana Pudding flavor intensifies as it sits, so making your pudding cups ahead of time is fine.
How long does Banana Pudding last?
Banana Pudding will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap before the bananas start to brown and break down.