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Creamy Banana Pudding Trifle Cups Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Nilla Wafer Crumble

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A quick and easy dessert featuring creamy banana pudding layered with crunchy Nilla wafer crumble in individual trifle cups. Perfect for casual get-togethers or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 package (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 45 wafers) Nilla Wafers, crushed by hand
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Add cottage cheese and vanilla extract to the pudding. Use a blender or food processor to pulse briefly until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds.
  3. Gently fold whipped topping into the pudding mixture using a spatula. Taste and add powdered sugar if desired.
  4. Peel and slice bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
  5. Place Nilla Wafers in a zip-top bag and crush gently with a rolling pin or fork, leaving some larger chunks.
  6. Assemble trifle cups by spooning a layer of pudding at the bottom (about 1/4 cup), add banana slices (3-4 slices), then sprinkle Nilla wafer crumble. Repeat layers once more and finish with a crumble on top.
  7. Refrigerate the trifle cups for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese to avoid lumps. Crush Nilla Wafers by hand to keep chunkiness. For dairy-free, substitute milk and whipped topping with coconut milk and coconut cream. For gluten-free, replace Nilla Wafers with gluten-free vanilla cookies or almond flour. Slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning. Chill at least 1 hour for best texture.

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