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banana cream pie dessert cups
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Banana Cream Pie Dessert Cups

Prep Time 40 minutes
Yield: 28 2-ounce cups
Banana Cream Pie Dessert Cups are a fun, portable way to enjoy banana cream pie! A vanilla wafer crust, creamy banana mousse filling, whipped cream, and fresh banana. These dessert cups are perfect for parties, bake sales, and picnics!

Equipment

Ingredients 

Vanilla Wafer Crust

  • 2 cups (220 g) vanilla wafer crumbs
  • ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter melted

Banana Mousse Filling

  • 3.4 oz (96 g) instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups (366 g) milk
  • ½ tsp (2 g) vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy cream

Whipped Cream

  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp (8 g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 1-2 (1-2) bananas sliced
  • additional vanilla wafer crumbs for garnish

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted unsalted butter.
  • Portion the crumbs into 28 2-ounce plastic cups using a small cookie scoop Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of the cup.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant banana pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract. Chill in the refrigerator for five minutes.
  • Add heavy cream to the banana pudding mixture and whip with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until it has a thick and fluffy consistency.
  • Fill a piping bag with the banana pudding mixture and pipe a small amount into the cups. If you do not have a piping bag, simply spoon the mixture into the cups.
  • Add a banana slice to each cup on top of the banana pudding. Pipe a layer of the remaining banana pudding mixture on top of the bananas until it fills the cups about 3/4 full.
  • To make the whipped cream, use the electric hand mixer to whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until still peaks form.
  • Pipe a dollop of whipped cream on top of each dessert cup and sprinkle on additional vanilla wafer crumbs.
  • Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I actually think they taste best after a few days!

Notes

Banana cream pie dessert cups can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. They are best served cold. A great way to serve the cups is out of a cooler!
 
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