Name: Banana Split Dessert Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Ingredients: Instant Pudding Mix – There are lots of options here! I like using banana cream instant pudding for this dessert. Vanilla pudding or cheesecake pudding are other great options too.; Half and Half Milk – This is the best milk to use because it has a higher fat content which will help the pudding thicken nicely so it holds up to the layers. You can use any milk (even 1% or fat-free) but it won’t be as thick, but it will still work.; Graham Crackers – These are whole graham cracker sheets that have been crushed into pieces. You can make them as small or as large of pieces as you want. You could also use already crushed graham cracker crumbs (which you can buy at the store).; Bananas – Slice the banana into thin slices.; Crushed Pineapple – A small can of crushed pineapple that has been well drained.; Whipped Cream – Use Cool Whip or a spray can of whipped cream. The Cool Whip will hold up better and not melt like the spray whipped cream will. If you’re serving them right away then the spray whipped cream will be just fine.; Toppings – Chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, chopped strawberries, sliced banana, sprinkles, chopped nuts, whipped cream, maraschino cherries are just some ideas.; Clear 9 oz Plastic Cups – I use the Chinet brand of 9 ounce clear plastic cups for this recipe. You can use smaller cups or larger cups, but you will end up with more dessert cups or less (depending on what size cup you are using).

Ingredients

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Instant Pudding Mix – There are lots of options here! I like using banana cream instant pudding for this dessert. Vanilla pudding or cheesecake pudding are other great options too.
Half and Half Milk – This is the best milk to use because it has a higher fat content which will help the pudding thicken nicely so it holds up to the layers. You can use any milk (even 1% or fat-free) but it won’t be as thick, but it will still work.
Graham Crackers – These are whole graham cracker sheets that have been crushed into pieces. You can make them as small or as large of pieces as you want. You could also use already crushed graham cracker crumbs (which you can buy at the store).
Bananas – Slice the banana into thin slices.
Crushed Pineapple – A small can of crushed pineapple that has been well drained.
Whipped Cream – Use Cool Whip or a spray can of whipped cream. The Cool Whip will hold up better and not melt like the spray whipped cream will. If you’re serving them right away then the spray whipped cream will be just fine.
Toppings – Chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, chopped strawberries, sliced banana, sprinkles, chopped nuts, whipped cream, maraschino cherries are just some ideas.
Clear 9 oz Plastic Cups – I use the Chinet brand of 9 ounce clear plastic cups for this recipe. You can use smaller cups or larger cups, but you will end up with more dessert cups or less (depending on what size cup you are using).

Instructions

Prep : Slice the bananas thin and drain the crushed pineapple in a colander. No need to save the juices. Use a spoon and press on the crushed pineapple to ensure that it’s drained well. Place the graham cracker sheets into a ziplock bag and use a meat tenderizer or rolling pin to crush them.
Make Pudding : Add the instant pudding mix and half and half milk into a mixing bowl. Stir with a wire whisk for 1-2 minutes or until creamy and combined and it starts to thicken. Set the bowl aside to thicken more while you prepare the rest.
Layer the Dessert Cups: Put 3 tablespoons of crushed graham crackers into the bottom of each cup. Top with 1/4 cup pudding, 2 layers of sliced bananas, and then 2 tablespoons of the crushed pineapple. Add another 2 tablespoons of pudding and then finish it off with whipped cream.
Toppings : Garnish the dessert cup with whatever toppings you want.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours