Quick and Easy Mini Banana Pudding Cups

This easy banana pudding is hands-down my favorite dessert to make — and one I keep coming back to share. If you’ve never tried a homemade banana pudding recipe with layers of vanilla cream, fresh bananas, and crisp wafers, this is the one to start with.

Banana pudding is a true Southern classic. Both of my parents grew up in the South, and this dessert was a staple in our home year-round. The rich, creamy layers and sweet wafer crunch make it the perfect easy treat for a warm summer afternoon, a spring potluck, or any time you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Banana Pudding

This recipe takes a classic Southern dessert and turns it into single-serving cups that are perfect for entertaining. The pudding comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients, and because each guest gets their own portion, there’s no scooping or messy serving at the table. It’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive but is genuinely quick to make — ideal for busy weeknights, holidays, or any time you need to bring a crowd-pleaser.

Tips for the Best Banana Pudding

• For the best flavor, use bananas that are ripe but still firm you want yellow with a few brown speckles, not soft or mushy.
• Slice them just before assembling so they don’t brown, and toss the slices gently with a little lemon juice if you’re making the cups ahead.
• Layer everything in clear glass cups so the pudding, bananas, and wafers show off through the sides, and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving so the wafers soften slightly into that classic, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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Easy Banana Pudding

Yield: 4 mini cups

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Yummy layers of bananas, pudding and wafers makes a delcious and easy dessert! A family favorite in the Spring and Summer!

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Ingredients

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• 4 cups cold milk
• 2 pkg., 3.4 oz. each 1 Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding and 1 Banana Cream Flavor Instant Pudding
• 30 Mini NILLA Wafers
• 4 bananas, sliced
• 1 tub, 8 oz. COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Instructions

1. Mix pudding mixes and milk with whisk for about 4 min in a bowl. Set in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
2. Take small jars or cups and fill bottom about 1/3 with vanilla wafter. Top with layers of half each of the banana slices and pudding. Repeat all layers. Cover with cool whip.
3. Serve immediately and refrigerate left overs.

Notes

Quick way to enjoy the banana pudding taste!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 673Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 448mgCarbohydrates: 93gFiber: 5gSugar: 53gProtein: 14g

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