Chocolate Covered Banana Pudding Cups Recipe
This Chocolate Covered Banana Pudding Cups recipe features layers of creamy banana pudding, crushed vanilla wafers, fresh banana slices, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. With a quick and easy instant pudding base and a smooth chocolate layer, these dessert cups are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Banana Pudding:
- 1 (5.1-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
For the Layers:
- 20-24 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Make the banana pudding: Whisk together pudding mix, milk, and heavy cream in a large bowl until thickened (about 2 minutes). Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Taste and add optional sugar if desired. Set aside.
- Layer the dessert cups: In small serving cups, add a layer of crushed vanilla wafers. Top with a spoonful of banana pudding, then add a few slices of fresh bananas. Repeat layers as desired, finishing with pudding on top.
- Make the chocolate topping: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Add butter, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top the pudding cups: Spoon the chocolate ganache over each pudding cup, spreading evenly to cover.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, reserve some crushed vanilla wafers to sprinkle on top before serving.
- The optional sugar can be adjusted based on the sweetness of your bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg