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Delicious Banana Pudding Cups layered with creamy pudding, bananas, and Nilla wafers.

Banana Pudding Cups

Deliciously creamy Banana Pudding Cups are a nostalgic treat, perfect for warm days and gatherings without the need for baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 large box Instant vanilla pudding mix or 2 small boxes
  • 2 cup Cold milk follow pudding package instructions
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened condensed milk optional, adds classic flavor
  • 1 container Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
Layers
  • 1 box Vanilla wafer cookies or shortbread cookies
  • 2-4 pieces Fresh bananas depends on cup size
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch Salt optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until it starts to thicken. If using sweetened condensed milk, whisk it in now and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
  2. Gently fold whipped topping into the pudding until fluffy and uniform, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Crush some cookies into crumbs for the base layer, keeping a few larger pieces for texture.
  4. Slice bananas just before assembling to keep them looking fresh.
Assembly
  1. Add cookie crumbs to the bottom of the cups, followed by a spoonful of pudding, then banana slices. Repeat until the cup is full, finishing with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
Chilling
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the pudding to set and the cookies to soften.

Notes

Use clear plastic cups or small glass jars for assembly. Bananas should be tucked in the middle between pudding layers to avoid direct contact with the cup wall.