Description
Enjoy festive Santa Banana Pudding Cups with layers of creamy pudding, bananas, and wafers for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Pudding Base
- 2 packages Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups Cold whole milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk)
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (can substitute with evaporated milk and sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream (can substitute with coconut cream)
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Layering
- 4 medium Ripe but firm bananas (sliced)
- 12 tablespoons Crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 12 whole Vanilla wafer cookies (for decoration)
Festive Touch
- 12 pieces Edible Santa face decorations (or mini marshmallows/chocolate stars)
- extra Crushed vanilla wafers (for topping)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture by whisking instant vanilla pudding mix with cold whole milk until smooth.
- Combine the Creamy Ingredients by adding sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, whisking until creamy.
- Chill the Pudding Base for about 10 minutes covered with plastic wrap.
- Whip the Cream by mixing heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the Whipped Cream into the chilled pudding mixture carefully.
- Slice the Bananas into quarter-inch thick rounds.
- First Layer in the Cups by adding crushed vanilla wafers to the bottom of each dessert cup.
- Add the Pudding and Bananas layering pudding and banana slices in each cup.
- Layer Again with more crushed wafers and pudding, leaving space for whipped cream.
- Finish with Whipped Cream by topping each cup with reserved whipped cream.
- Garnish and Add Decorations with extra crushed wafers and Santa face decorations.
- Chill and Serve by refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness. Customize decorations for individual flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American