Description
These Banana Pudding Pops are a delightful, creamy frozen dessert combining the smooth sweetness of vanilla pudding with ripe bananas, enriched by a touch of vanilla extract and crunchy vanilla wafers. Perfect as a refreshing summer treat, they are easy to make and vegetarian-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine banana and pudding mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas, vanilla pudding, and vanilla extract thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Fold cream into pudding: Gently fold the whipped cream into the banana-pudding mixture until smooth and homogenous without deflating the whipped cream.
- Add crushed wafers: Stir in half of the crushed vanilla wafers carefully to maintain texture.
- Fill popsicle molds: Spoon the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small space at the top for expansion during freezing.
- Top with wafers and insert sticks: Sprinkle the remaining crushed wafers over the top, then insert the popsicle sticks securely.
- Freeze: Freeze the molds for at least 4 to 6 hours or until the pops are fully solidified.
- Serve: To release the pops, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds, then carefully remove and enjoy.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat pudding and heavy cream.
- You can layer extra banana slices or chocolate chips into the mixture for flavor variations.
- These pops are best consumed within a week to enjoy peak flavor and texture.
