Description
Rich chocolate covered banana pudding cups blend creamy dessert magic with nostalgic Southern charm. Layers of silky pudding, fresh bananas, and chocolate crumble create irresistible comfort perfect for casual gatherings or sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and creamy, following package instructions precisely.
- Create a delicate base layer of ripe banana slices at the bottom of each serving cup, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently cascade the prepared vanilla pudding over the banana slices, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Using a double boiler or microwave, carefully melt the chocolate until glossy and completely liquid.
- Artfully drizzle the melted chocolate around the cup’s interior rim or generously pour over the pudding surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert cups for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the pudding to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, optionally crown the pudding cups with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed graham cracker crumbs for added texture and visual appeal.
- Present the chilled chocolate-kissed banana pudding cups immediately to ensure optimal taste and presentation.
Notes
- Swap whole milk for almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Use overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor and better pudding consistency.
- Graham cracker crumbs can be replaced with gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate drizzle to customize the flavor profile and make the dessert more interesting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg