Description
Individual banana pudding cups are a delightful dessert that combines layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 12 vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk well to remove lumps.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the pudding cool slightly, then layer it with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers in serving cups.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Top each cup with whipped cream and a slice of banana.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
- For added texture, consider using crushed wafers between layers.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed cookies for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana pudding, dessert, individual servings, layered dessert