Banana Pudding Parfait
Banana pudding parfait cups are the ultimate no-bake dessert—easy to make, irresistibly creamy, and perfect for any occasion. With layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, buttery graham crackers, and a drizzle of dulce de leche, these single-serve treats are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 1 snack pack of vanilla pudding
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- 2 large bananas
- Whipping cream as needed
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until well combined.
- Slice the bananas into thin rounds.
- Transfer the dulce de leche to a piping bag or warm it up until it’s pourable.
- Transfer the whipping cream and vanilla pudding to separate piping bags for easy layering.
- Start layering the parfait in cups or small jars:
- Begin with a layer of graham cracker crumbs.
- Add sliced bananas.
- Pipe in the vanilla pudding.
- Drizzle or pipe the dulce de leche on top.
- Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
1. Use ripe but firm bananas
Choose bananas that are sweet and ripe, but not overly soft. This helps them hold their shape and prevents the parfait from getting mushy.
2. Toss banana slices in lemon juice
Lightly coat the banana slices in lemon juice to keep them from browning if you’re preparing the parfaits ahead of time.
3. Chill all your components before layering
Cold pudding and whipped cream layer more neatly and help the dessert set faster.
4. Use piping bags for clean layers
Transferring the pudding and whipped cream into piping bags helps you layer more neatly and evenly, especially in small cups.
5. Gently warm the dulce de leche
A quick 10–15 seconds in the microwave makes it easier to drizzle, creating those beautiful caramel layers without clumping.
6. Pack graham crumbs lightly
Don’t press the graham cracker layer too firmly—keep it light and crumbly for that perfect contrast to the creamy layers.
7. Let it chill before serving
Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours. This helps the layers set and the flavors to blend beautifully.
8. Get creative with toppings
Try adding chocolate shavings, crushed nuts, or a drizzle of extra dulce de leche for extra flair.