Best Banana Pudding Cups

 

Ingredients:

• 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
• 6 ripe bananas, sliced
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 box (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant pudding mix until thickened. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
4. Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
5. In individual cups or a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture.
6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Yield

Serves 8–10

Storage Tips

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, add bananas shortly before serving if making ahead.

Optional Variations

• Top with whipped cream before serving
• Add crushed wafers on top for texture
• Use banana-flavored pudding for extra banana flavor