Easy No Bake Southern Banana Pudding Cup
A creamy, nostalgic Southern dessert layered with fresh bananas, homemade whipped cream, and vanilla wafers no baking or boxed pudding mix required.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- Spatula
- Clear Dessert Cups or Jars
Ingredients
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract use pure vanilla
- 1 packet Dream Whip optional
Layering Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas sliced into rounds
- 2 cups vanilla wafers crushed
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Add Dream Whip if using, and mix until combined.
- Slice the bananas into thin rounds.
- In small cups or jars, layer crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, and the pudding mixture. Repeat layers until full.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with a banana slice or mini wafer if desired.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow wafers to soften and flavors to blend.
Notes
- For a grown-up twist, add a splash of bourbon to the whipped cream mixture.
- To keep bananas from browning, lightly toss slices in lemon juice or layer them between pudding to limit air exposure.