Banana Split Parfait Pudding Cups

Indulge in a sweet trip down memory lane with these Banana Split Parfait Pudding Cups! A fun, no-bake twist on the classic drive-in favorite, we swapped the ice cream for creamy banana pudding and layered it with sliced bananas, crunchy peanuts, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and that iconic cherry on top.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword banana split dessert, Banana split parfait, Banana Split Pudding

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 296kcal

Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Plastic Pudding Cups
Medium Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

1 3.4 oz package banana pudding mix plus ingredients to make pudding
⅓ cup peanuts chopped
3 bananas sliced

Toppings:

Instructions

Start your banana split parfaits by preparing the banana pudding. Follow the package instructions on your instant banana pudding mix (usually a 3.4 oz box), but here’s how I like to do it for the creamiest results:In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and pudding mix for about 2 minutes until it thickens nicely. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set — this gives you that perfect, silky texture that holds up well in the layers.
Place a layer of chopped peanuts on the bottom of each cup. Divide your ⅓ cup of chopped peanuts evenly among the 3 serving cups — that’s roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons per cup. This creates a delicious salty, crunchy foundation that contrasts beautifully with the creamy banana pudding and sweet toppings to come.
Divide the prepared banana pudding roughly in half. Use one half to evenly divide between the three cups, creating a nice, smooth layer on top of the chopped peanuts.
Add half of the sliced bananas, dividing them equally among the three cups. With 3 bananas total, you’ll use about 1½ bananas here — slice them into even rounds (about ¼-inch thick) and arrange roughly 4–5 slices per cup right on top of the first pudding layer. This adds fresh banana flavor and a soft, creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the pudding.
Add the remaining banana pudding, dividing it evenly among the three cups to create the second pudding layer.
Follow with the remaining sliced bananas, arranging them nicely on top of the second pudding layer (about 4–5 slices per cup).
Top each banana split parfait generously with whipped cream. A good swirl or dollop from a can of whipped cream or your favorite homemade version works perfectly here.
Now it’s time for the really fun part — dress up each parfait with all those classic banana split toppings! Generously sprinkle extra chopped peanuts over the whipped cream for that signature salty crunch.
Add a cheerful scatter of colorful rainbow sprinkles, then finish with a playful drizzle of chocolate syrup that cascades beautifully over the top. Crown each parfait with a bright red maraschino cherry for the perfect finishing touch.

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