Description
These no-bake banana cream pie jars are creamy, nostalgic, and perfect for individual servings. With layers of vanilla pudding, whipped topping, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh banana slices, they make an easy yet elegant dessert for any occasion from casual gatherings to parties. They’re fully customizable and incredibly satisfying without the fuss of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 small box vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 3 fresh bananas, sliced
- Optional: vanilla wafers, chocolate shavings, caramel drizzle, crushed nuts
Instructions
- Divide graham cracker crumbs evenly among individual jars; press gently to form a crust layer.
- In a bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix with milk until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Layer sliced bananas over the graham cracker base in each jar.
- Spoon a generous layer of vanilla pudding over the bananas.
- Fold half of the whipped topping into the remaining pudding mixture and spoon it on top.
- Garnish with extra banana slices, crushed vanilla wafers, or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chill the jars in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use firm bananas and slice just before assembling.
- Pat bananas dry with a paper towel to avoid sogginess.
- For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free graham crackers and wafers.
- For vegan, use plant-based pudding and whipped topping.
- Assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg