Vanilla pudding, crisp vanilla wafers, whipped topping and sweet banana slices come together in these charming Easter Egg Banana Pudding Cups — a simple, festive treat perfect for celebrating Easter.
Simple and Adorable Easter Treat
These Easter Egg Banana Pudding Cups are cute, easy to assemble, and irresistibly delicious. Individual servings of classic vanilla-wafer banana pudding are layered inside plastic egg halves for a festive presentation everyone will enjoy. They make a great addition to any Easter dessert table or potluck.
This recipe uses just a few straightforward ingredients: vanilla wafers, prepared vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, whipped topping, and plastic Easter egg bottoms. The short ingredient list keeps prep simple while delivering classic banana pudding flavor in a playful presentation.
Perfect Portions!
The 4-inch Easter egg bottoms are the ideal size for individual servings — be sure to wash them thoroughly before using. Arrange the finished cups in an egg carton for a whimsical display or place them on a serving platter. Use the flat-bottom halves so they sit steady while you layer the pudding components.
Each cup features two layers of Nilla Wafers, banana slices and vanilla pudding, finished with a dollop of whipped topping, crushed wafers, and a final wafer and banana slice for garnish. These single-serve portions are easy to assemble, making them a fun project for kids or a quick addition to your holiday menu.
The contrast of crisp vanilla wafers softening in the creamy pudding alongside fresh banana slices creates a delightful mix of textures and flavors. This classic southern-style dessert is beloved by all ages and is especially charming when served in edible-looking egg cups.
Swap the typical candy you’d find inside Easter eggs for these banana pudding cups to surprise guests with something both adorable and tasty.
What You Need
(See recipe card below for exact measurements.)
- 16 (4-inch) plastic Easter egg bottoms, cleaned
- Nilla Wafers
- Banana slices
- Prepared instant vanilla pudding
- Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
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- Banana Pudding Pound Cake: A rich, moist cake with the beloved flavors of banana pudding baked in.
- Banana Pudding Dip: A creamy dip version perfect for parties served with wafers or graham crackers.
How to Make Banana Pudding Cups
- Using the cleaned, flattened bottoms of 16 (4-inch) plastic Easter eggs, layer the ingredients in this order: Nilla Wafer, banana slice, 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding, Nilla Wafer, banana slice, 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding, crumbles of half a Nilla Wafer, 1 tablespoon whipped topping, then more crumbles of half a wafer.
- Repeat until all 16 egg halves are filled.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to serve. Just before serving, garnish each cup with a Nilla Wafer and a sliced banana.
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Storage
Keep the pudding cups refrigerated until serving. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Happy Easter! If you make these Easter Egg Banana Pudding Cups, share a photo on social media and tag the creator so they can see your version — it’s always fun to see how people personalize the recipe. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Easter Egg Banana Pudding Cups
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- Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 16
- Category: Dessert
Description
Easter Egg Banana Pudding Cups are an easy and adorable treat to celebrate Easter with.
Ingredients
- 16 (4-inch) plastic Easter egg bottoms
- 64 Nilla Wafers
- 48 banana slices
- 2 cups prepared vanilla pudding
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Using the cleaned, flattened bottoms of 16 (4-inch) plastic Easter eggs, layer the ingredients in this order: Nilla Wafer, banana slice, 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding, Nilla Wafer, banana slice, 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding, crumbles of half a Nilla Wafer, 1 tablespoon whipped topping, and more crumbles of half a Nilla Wafer. Repeat for all egg halves.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to serve. Just before serving, garnish each egg cup with a whole Nilla Wafer and a banana slice.