EZ Peasy Vanilla Cream Pots with Meringue

It's Foodie Friday!When Pam on her blog The Gypsy Chef shared this dessert,

I knew I wanted to make it. And thank you to Barb at Moveable Feasts for sharing the real deal in the first place. :)
I needed a fast and easy dessert so I took some LIBERTIES by using instant pudding, instead of straight milk I used half milk and half cream (you can use half & half, I didn't have it on hand.)

You've probably noticed I usually don't use instant or boxed mixes, but I was in a hurry and this fit my schedule perfectly.

Here are the necessary ingredients:

Gee, I'm glad Mr. OUaP picked up "Reduced Fat" Nilla wafers when I told him I needed a box of vanilla wafers. (Ha! Don't be fooled this is not a low calorie recipe.)

A slice of banana in each little cup is optional, and you could easily top with whipped cream or dessert topping if you want to skip the meringue step.

Place one vanilla wafer in the bottom of each container. If you don't have little containers like these, (they hold about 2 ounces) ~ use any tiny bowls you have. (oven-proof, if you're going to top with meringue.) Espresso cups work perfectly.

Mix the pudding according to the package directions, substituting half & half for the milk (or make your own; half milk and half cream)

Spoon the pudding into the containers to within 1/3-inch of the top. (1/2-inch if you are adding a slice of banana to each one.)

Place in refrigerator to chill while you make your favorite meringue recipe. When meringue is ready, pipe or spoon over vanilla cream. Bake in 325*(F) oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until meringue is lightly browned. Alternately, top with whipped cream or creamy dessert topping.

Serve right away while still warm, or cool and refrigerate to chill before serving.

So little effort for such delicious results ~ and if you only eat one, good for you.

Feel smug! ...:D

Thank you for stopping by ~

If you try this little dessert I hope you enjoy.

And thank you to Michael at Designs by Gollum for hosting Foodie Friday.

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