Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups
These creamy, no-bake banana pudding cups are layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a rich cheesecake-style pudding. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an easy make-ahead dessert!
đź“ť Ingredients
- 1 box Nilla Wafers
- 1 (3.4 oz) box Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) block Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- ½ cup crushed Nilla Wafers
- Clear plastic dessert cups
🍽️ Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until fully combined.
- Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
- Place a few Nilla Wafers in the bottom of each dessert cup.
- Add a layer of the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are full, finishing with pudding on top.
- Sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers over each cup and garnish with a whole Nilla Wafer or banana slice if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours before serving so the flavors meld and the wafers soften slightly.
đź’› Tip: For the freshest flavor and appearance, add the banana slices just before assembling and serve within 24 hours. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.