Caramel Banana Pudding Cups Recipe
Caramel Banana Pudding Cups are a luscious layered dessert combining sweet ripe bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, crunchy vanilla wafers, and rich caramel sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet family treat, these cups deliver a mix of textures and flavors that delight with every bite.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Banana Layer
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
Pudding Layer
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
Crunchy Layer
- 20 vanilla wafers, crushed
Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus additional for drizzling)
- Prepare the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. This creates the creamy base layer of the dessert.
- Mix in condensed milk and whipped cream: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined to add sweetness and richness, then gently fold in the whipped cream or Cool Whip for a light, airy texture.
- Start layering: In individual serving cups or jars, place a spoonful of crushed vanilla wafers at the bottom to add crunch and a subtle vanilla flavor.
- Add bananas: Layer sliced bananas evenly over the crushed wafers for a fresh, fruity element.
- Layer with pudding and caramel: Spoon a layer of the prepared pudding mixture over the bananas, then drizzle with caramel sauce to add decadent sweetness.
- Repeat layers: Continue layering crushed wafers, bananas, pudding mixture, and caramel until the serving cup is filled, finishing with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent twist, add a dollop of whipped cream on top just before serving.
- These pudding cups are ideal for parties, potlucks, or a sweet family treat.
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- To make it ahead, assemble the cups and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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