These creamy, layered Banana Cream Pudding Cups are an easy no-bake dessert featuring silky vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a simple sweet treat!
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 2 hours
🍽️ Servings: 6–8 cups
🛒 Ingredients
🍮 For the Vanilla Pudding
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
🍌 For the Layers
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1½ cups vanilla wafer cookies, crushed or whole
- 1 cup whipped cream
✨ For Garnish
- Banana slices
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Vanilla Pudding
🥣 In a saucepan, whisk together:
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
Add Egg Yolks
🥚 In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks.
Add a few tablespoons of the milk mixture to the yolks and whisk.
Slowly pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
Cook
🔥 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Continue until:
✅ Thickened
✅ Smooth
✅ Coats the back of a spoon
This takes about 5–7 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in:
- Vanilla extract
- Butter
Let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cups
🥤 Use individual dessert cups, jars, or glasses.
Add:
- A layer of crushed vanilla wafers
- A layer of banana slices
- A layer of pudding
Repeat the layers until cups are filled.
Finish with pudding on top.
3️⃣ Chill
❄️ Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
This helps the flavors blend and the pudding set properly.
4️⃣ Decorate
Before serving, top each cup with:
☁️ Whipped cream
🍌 Fresh banana slices
🍪 Crushed vanilla wafers
🍯 Optional caramel drizzle
🌟 Easy Shortcut Version
Use:
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Whisk according to package directions and assemble the cups as above.
Perfect when you’re short on time! ⏱️
💡 Tips for the Best Banana Cream Pudding Cups
✅ Use ripe but firm bananas.
✅ Add banana slices just before layering to keep them fresh.
✅ Chill thoroughly for the creamiest texture.
✅ Use clear cups to showcase the beautiful layers.
✅ For extra richness, fold whipped cream into the cooled pudding before assembling.
