Description
Creamy chocolate covered banana pudding cups blend Southern charm with indulgent dessert magic. Sweet layers of banana, pudding, and chocolate create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas (sliced)
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
Crunchy and Sweet Toppings:
- 1 cup vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Craft silky vanilla pudding according to package guidelines, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and set.
- Create a foundational layer of crisp vanilla wafers at the base of individual serving cups, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange delicate banana slices atop the wafer foundation, creating an even, overlapping pattern.
- Generously ladle the prepared vanilla pudding over the banana layer, filling approximately one-third of each cup.
- Replicate the layering sequence: add another stratum of vanilla wafers, followed by additional banana slices and another pudding layer.
- Complete the layered composition with a final, smooth pudding surface, ensuring an elegant presentation.
- Prepare a luxurious chocolate ganache by gently melting chocolate chips with rich heavy cream, stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Carefully drizzle the warm chocolate ganache over each pudding cup, allowing it to cascade and partially cover the surface.
- Transfer the decorated cups to the refrigerator, allowing them to set and chill for a minimum of one hour, which enhances flavor melding and texture.
- Optional: Just before serving, crown each cup with a delicate swirl of whipped cream for an additional touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe, soft bananas for the most flavor and creamy texture in the pudding cups.
- Customize the dessert by using gluten-free vanilla wafers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Create a lighter option by substituting whole milk pudding with a sugar-free or low-fat pudding mix.
- Elevate the presentation by using dark, milk, or white chocolate for the ganache topping, depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg