Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups
A delightful dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and the crunch of Nilla Wafers, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (3.4 ounces) package instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 large bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 36 Nilla Wafer cookies
Instructions
- Pour the cold milk into a large mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the instant vanilla pudding until smooth.
- Add the heavy whipping cream to another bowl. Incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula.
- Grab your dessert cups and start layering Nilla Wafers on the bottom of each cup.
- Add a spoonful of pudding mixture over the wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices. Repeat layers until reaching the top.
- Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, crush a few Nilla Wafers and sprinkle them on top, optionally adding a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For plating, serve on a rustic wooden platter with mint leaves for color. Experiment with toppings like crushed nuts or chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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