Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups

Looking for a mouthwatering dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out this recipe for Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups.

Made with instant vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, whipped cream, and topped with crunchy cookies.

Served in individual cups, this no bake dessert is definitely going to satisfy that craving for something sweet today!

This Banana Pudding Cups recipe features layers of creamy vanilla pudding, homemade whipped cream, and crunchy Nilla Wafer Cookies.

It's a traditional dessert that will take you back to your childhood!

These delicious pudding cups are not only convenient to serve and enjoy, but they also make a great addition to a dessert buffet table, allowing guests to help themselves.

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Banana Pudding Cups for Party

These sweet treats are a perfect no-mess, crowd-pleasing dessert. Served in individual portions, they’re easy to grab, eat, and enjoy—no scooping required.

• Fun and kid-friendly – Served in individual cups, it's an easy dessert to grab and go while mingling with guests.
• Quick and easy – No baking, minimal prep, and ready in minutes.
• Perfect for parties – Great for birthdays, cookouts, or any casual get-together.
• Customizable – Switch up cookies, pudding flavors, or toppings to suit any taste.
• Nostalgic with a twist – All the flavor of classic banana pudding in a playful, grab-and-go format.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar together.

Step 2: Combine the milk and pudding mix. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 3: Beat the heavy cream mixture with an electric mixer.

Step 4: Beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 5: Gather all your ingredients and punch cups.

Step 6: Line the bottom of the cup with banana slices.

Step 7: Add vanilla pudding to each cup and spread until the banana slices are fully covered.

Step 8: Line the cup with Nilla Wafers, then add whipped cream.

Step 9: Top each cup with the remaining pudding.

Step 10: Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and Nilla wafer.

Recipe Tips that Worked for Me

• Using instant pudding mix to create a dessert is often easier and more convenient compared to making homemade pudding for a few reasons
• This recipe also calls for homemade whipped cream, but you can use Cool Whip Whipped Topping if you prefer.
• When I find myself in need of a generous amount of whipped cream, my go-to is my trusty Kitchen Aid Mixer. However, I've recently purchased this whipped cream maker that so easy to use!
• My husband even loves using it to make a little whipped cream to put on top of a bowl of ice cream.

Storage Tips

Because the bananas will brown, this recipe is best made and eaten the same day, but it can be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups

Check out this recipe for Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups made with instant pudding, bananas, whipped cream, and Nilla Wafers all served in individual cups.

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 519kcal

Author: Lois

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 3.4 ounces package instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 large bananas peeled and sliced
• 36 Nilla Wafer cookies

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Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk with the instant vanilla pudding until thickened. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until needed.
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and the vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
• Set 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups on the counter or a cookie sheet. Place banana slices along the bottom of each cup around the sides so they are visible outside the cup.
• Scoop ¼ cup of the vanilla pudding into the bottom of each cup and spread out so the banana slices are fully covered.
• Place 4-5 Nilla Wafers in the cup on top of the pudding layer, but position the cookies facing out so each round cookie is visible through the sides of the cups.
• Scoop ¼ cup of the whipped cream into the cups and smooth out so the Nilla Wafers are fully covered with the whipped cream.
• Divide the remaining vanilla pudding evenly into each cup.
• Top with a dollop of the whipped cream and a Nilla Wafer for garnish. If serving immediately, add a slice of banana for garnish as well.

Notes

• Because the bananas will brown, this recipe is best made and eaten the same day. But it can be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Banana lovers may wish to add more sliced bananas to the layers.

• The pudding usually used for banana pudding is actually vanilla, but banana flavored pudding mix can be used instead if preferred.

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Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g

Nutritional estimates are provided using an online calculator and is an estimate per serving. Calorie accuracy isn't guaranteed.

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