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Delicious Banana Pudding Parfaits with layers of bananas, pudding, and vanilla wafers

Banana Pudding Cups

A quick and easy dessert made with layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Parfaits
  • 1 box Instant vanilla pudding mix Plus milk, prepared and chilled
  • 2 cups Whipped topping Or freshly whipped cream
  • 3 medium Ripe bananas Sliced right before layering
  • 1 package Vanilla wafer cookies Crushed or whole, can substitute with butter cookies
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Optional for flavor
  • 1 dash Vanilla extract Optional for flavor in pudding
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Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the instant vanilla pudding mix according to package directions and refrigerate to chill.
  2. Slice the ripe bananas just before assembling the parfaits.
  3. In clear cups, layer the ingredients in the following order: crushed cookies, pudding, sliced bananas. Repeat until cups are filled, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
  4. Top each parfait with some cookie crumbs and a banana slice for presentation.
  5. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least one to two hours before serving.
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Notes

For best results, use bananas that are ripe but not mushy. The parfaits can be made ahead but add banana slices shortly before serving to prevent browning.