Banana Pudding Cups with Nilla Wafers and Whipped Cream
These handheld banana pudding cups layer creamy instant pudding, stabilized whipped cream, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafers. A quick and elegant American dessert with tropical sweetness, perfect for parties or easy fridge storage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 36 Nilla Wafer cookies
Instructions
- Chill pudding cups and bowls in freezer for 5 minutes
- Prepare pudding according to package instructions (milk + mix)
- Whip cream with confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract
- Layer: Nilla Wafer base → pudding → banana slices → whipped cream crown
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving
Notes
Use 2% milk as a lighter alternative
Proper slicing order prevents banana browning
Nilla Wafers maintain crunch best when used in bottom layer
Garnish with banana slices and cookies before serving for freshest texture
Proper slicing order prevents banana browning
Nilla Wafers maintain crunch best when used in bottom layer
Garnish with banana slices and cookies before serving for freshest texture
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
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