🍌 Homemade Banana Pudding Cups Recipe 🍌

These delightful Banana Pudding Cups are perfect for any gathering, offering a creamy and nostalgic treat with layers of homemade vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and fluffy whipped cream.

📝 Ingredients:

For the Pudding:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream:

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Assembly:

• 1 (11-12 oz) box vanilla wafers
• 6 ripe bananas, sliced
• 10 (9 oz) clear plastic cups

📋 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Pudding:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine ½ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
2. Add Milk and Cream: Slowly stir in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, mixing until fully combined. Set the mixture aside.
3. Beat the Egg Yolks: In a medium-sized bowl, gently beat 4 large egg yolks until combined. Set aside.
4. Cook the Pudding Base: Place the saucepan with the milk and sugar mixture on the stove. Cook over medium to medium-low heat, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture begins to thicken.
5. Temper the Eggs: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually pour about half of the hot milk mixture into the beaten egg yolks in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent the yolks from scrambling. This process is known as tempering.
6. Finish Cooking the Pudding: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan. Return to medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens to a nice, creamy consistency. It will thicken more as it cools.
7. Add Butter and Vanilla: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Chill the Pudding: Cover the pudding with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2️⃣ Prepare the Whipped Cream:

1. Whip the Cream: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1½ cups of heavy whipping cream, ⅓ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use, or whip just before serving.

3️⃣ Assemble the Pudding Cups:

1. Layer the Ingredients:
• Start by spooning a small amount of chilled pudding into the bottom of each clear plastic cup.
• Add a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
• Add another layer of pudding, followed by another layer of wafers and bananas.
• Top with a final layer of pudding.
2. Chill: Cover the pudding cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but for best results, chill them overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Top with Whipped Cream: Just before serving, dollop or pipe whipped cream on top of each pudding cup.
4. Garnish (Optional): Decorate with additional vanilla wafers, banana slices, or a sprinkle of crushed wafers if desired.

🌟 Nutritional Information:

Calories: Approximately 402 kcal per serving
Servings: 10 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Enjoy these delicious Banana Pudding Cups at your next summer party or holiday gathering! 🍌🥄

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