Mini Banana Pudding Cups (Easy No-Bake Party Dessert)

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Mini Banana Pudding Cups are the perfect no-bake dessert recipe for parties, holidays, BBQs, baby showers, or anytime you want an easy individual dessert everyone can grab and enjoy.

Made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers, these adorable desserts deliver all the classic banana pudding flavor in a fun single-serve treat.

These desserts come together quickly with simple ingredients and can be made ahead for entertaining.

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When to Serve Banana Pudding Cups

These mini desserts are perfect for:

Baby showers
Bridal showers
Birthday parties
Summer cookouts
Potlucks
Holiday dessert tables
Family reunions

How to Make Mini Banana Pudding Cups

Prepare the pudding in a medium bowl, let it thicken and then add in cool whip, wafers and bananas.

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Bowl of banana pudding topped with banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers, with a spatula resting inside.

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 the pretty layers show through.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so the flavors can come together.

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What container should I use for banana pudding?

Clear plastic dessert cups, mason jars, small trifle cups, or mini glass jars all work well.

What to put on bananas to keep them from turning brown in banana pudding?

A small amount of lemon juice or pineapple juice can help keep banana slices from browning. Lightly brush or toss the bananas before layering them into the pudding cups.

Can I use mini Nilla wafers for banana pudding?

Yes! They work perfectly because they fit nicely into small dessert cups and create easy layers without needing to crush larger cookies.

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Easy No Bake Mini Banana Pudding Cups

Mini Banana Pudding Cups are an easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers. Served in individual cups, they're perfect for parties, potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.

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Course: desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Banana Pudding Cups, How to Make Mini Banana Pudding Cups, Mini Banana Pudding Cups

Prep Time: 4

Total Time: 4

Servings:

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

3.5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ 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.

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Notes

Store mini banana pudding cups covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The vanilla wafers will soften over time, giving the dessert that classic banana pudding texture.

For best results, add fresh banana slices shortly before serving.

Mini Banana Pudding Cups

When to Serve Banana Pudding Cups