20 Best Nilla Wafer Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious Nilla Wafer recipe? If you are then this article is going to be perfect for you.

We have gathered the best recipes out there so one of them is bound to be what you are looking for.

20 Best Nilla Wafer Recipes

There are tons of easy recipes here that you should be able to make even if you are not the best cook.

With all of that said, let us finally dive right in and check out these delicious and easy-to-make recipes.

1. Homemade Nilla Wafers By Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking

If you want to make your own delicious nilla wafers that are both tastier and healthier then this recipe is going to be perfect for you.

It is a super easy recipe to follow so you should have no issues making these amazing nilla wafers all on your own.

This recipe should take about fifty minutes to make. It also yields one hundred wafers and contains about 140 calories per serving.

2. Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding By Insanely Good Recipes

If you enjoy banana puddings that have the delicious crunch of nilla wafers then this recipe is going to be perfect for you. After just one taste you will be hooked.

This recipe should take about forty minutes to make. It also yields eight servings and contains about 408 calories per serving.

3. Vanilla Wafer Cake By The Southern Lady Cooks

If you enjoy nice, hefty cakes for dessert then this recipe will be perfect for you. One taste and you will never want to eat another kind of cake again.

This recipe should take about one hour and ten minutes to make. It also yields one cake and contains 434 calories per serving.

4. Double Chocolate Cookie Truffles By An Italian In My Kitchen

If you are looking for a delicious bite sized dessert that you can make for yourself then this recipe will be perfect for you.

Pop one of these tasty chocolate balls in your mouth and you will almost certainly go back for more.

This recipe should take about twenty-five minutes to make. It also yields twelve servings and contains 154 calories per serving.

5. New York Banana Cream Pie By The Country Cook

Are you a fan of banana cream pies? If you are then this recipe will more than likely be exactly what you need.

The added crunch of the nilla wafers really adds an extra layer of deputy to this dessert that you can’t get anywhere else.

This recipe should take about twenty-two minutes to make. It also yields eight servings and contains 326 calories per serving.

6. Funfetti Dip By Show Me The Yummy

If you are looking for a delicious sweet dip to eat along with your nilla wafers then this recipe will be perfect for you.

One taste of this delicious creamy dip and you will be hooked. So, make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance. You won’t regret it.

This recipe should take about ten minutes to make. It also yields twelve servings and contains 239 calories per serving.

7. Banana Pudding Cupcakes By Two Sisters

If you enjoy your desserts in small and perfect little cupcakes then this recipe will be perfect for you.

Cupcakes are delicious by default but these tasty little banana pudding cupcakes are to die for. So, make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance.

This recipe should take about forty minutes to make. It also yields between eighteen and twenty cupcakes and contains 200 calories per serving.

8. Strawberry Shortcake Fudge By I Am Baker

Are you a fan of flavored fudge? If you are then this recipe will be perfect for you.

These delicious strawberry fudge bars are delightful and the addition of the nilla wafers makes for a delightful added crunch.

This recipe should take about two hours and twenty minutes to make. It also yields thirty-two servings and contains 228 calories per serving.

9. Nilla Wafer Caramel Candy By The Care Free Kitchen

If you like plain nilla wafers but want to add a bit of a sweet twist then this recipe will be perfect for you. One bite of these delightful little crunchy wafers and you will be hooked.

This recipe should take about twenty minutes to make. It also yields thirty-six servings and contains 216 calories per serving.

10. Lucky Charms Magic Bars By Lemon Tree Dwelling

If you need a tasty sickeningly sweet treat then this recipe will be perfect for you.

Each delightful sticky bar is absolutely heavenly so make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance. You won’t regret it.

This recipe should take about thirty-five minutes to make. It also yields twenty-four servings and contains 324 calories per serving.

11. Orange Juice Balls By Simple & Seasonal

If you want a delicious citrusy sweet treat then this recipe will be perfect for you. One bite of these tasty orange juice balls and you will be hooked.

This recipe should take about twenty-five minutes to make. It also yields thirty-two servings and contains 251 calories per serving.

12. Mini Cheesecake Bites By Insanely Good

Everybody loves cheesecake! With this recipe you can make your own delicious bite sized versions.

Best of all they are super easy to make. You will love every bite.

This recipe should take about forty-five minutes to make. It also yields forty-eight servings and contains 95 calories per serving.

13. Candy Acorn Cookies By The Spruce Eats

If you need an adorable sweet snack made from nilla wafers then this recipe will be perfect for you. One look or taste of these little crunchy delights and you will be hooked.

This recipe should take about thirty-four minutes to make. It also yields ninety-six servings and contains 99 calories per serving.

14. Nilla Wafer Sandwiches By Delicious Little Bites

If you are looking for a tasty little sweet and crunch sandwich treat then this recipe is going to be just what you are looking for. They really are super easy to make as well.

So, make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance.

This recipe should take about fifteen minutes to make. It also yields twenty-five servings and contains 143 calories per serving.

15. Samoa Dessert Lasagna By Yummly

If you are looking for a delicious dessert to serve to your guests or family on special occasions then this recipe will almost certainly be something you will like.

This recipe should take about one hour and five minutes to make. It also yields four servings and contains 435 calories per serving.

16. Pink Ice Cream Sandwiches By Cravings Of A Lunatic

If you need the perfect little summery dessert for a party then this recipe will be for you. One taste of these bite sized little desserts and you will almost certainly want more.

This recipe should take about fifteen minutes to make. It also yields thirty servings and contains 103 calories per serving.

17. Caramel Peanut Fantasy By Taste Of Home

If you love desserts that are laced in peanut butter then this dessert will be perfect for you. But what makes this recipe special is how easy it is to make.

This recipe should take about one hour and thirty minutes to make. It also yields twelve servings and contains 504 calories per serving.

18. No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake By Taste Of Home

If you love cheesecake then you will love this recipe. You really can’t go wrong with a delicious blueberry-laced desert and this cheesecake is no exception.

This recipe should take about one hour and ten minutes to make. It also yields four servings and contains 523 calories per serving.

19. Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecake By Baked By Rachel

If you love cheesecake as much as we do then you will adore this recipe. These tiny lemon flavored cheesecakes are a delight.

So, make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance.

This recipe should take about thirty minutes to make. It also yields twelve servings and contains 321 calories per serving.

20. Orange Sherbet Dessert By Yummly

If you are a fan of desserts laced with the flavor of oranges then this recipe will be perfect for you.

These little squares are a delight. You will almost certainly find yourself going back for more. They are to die for!

This recipe should take about thirty minutes to make. It also yields four servings and contains 530 calories per serving.

21. Creamy Lemon-Blueberry Dessert By Yummly

If you enjoy your desserts tart and creamy then you are going to love these tasty little lemony squares. One bite and you will be in heaven.

This recipe should take about five hours to make. It also yields twenty-four servings and contains 290 calories per serving.

22. Apple Cheesecake Bars By Crazy For Crust

If you enjoy cheesecake as much as we do then you are going to adore this delicious apple crust bar version of this timeless dessert.

One bite and you will be hooked. So, make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance.

This recipe should take about one hour and twenty minutes to make. It also yields twenty-four bars and contains 457 calories per serving.

23. Island Crunch Cheesecake By Taste Of Home

We have a lot of cheesecake recipes on this list but they are really so go and work so well with nilla wafers.

One bite of this tasty creamy and sweet dessert and you will be hooked. So, make sure to check out this recipe when you get the chance.

This recipe should take about Two hours and ten minutes to make. It also yields sixteen servings and contains 618 calories per serving.

Are Nilla Wafers a good substitute for cookies in Cuisinart Ice Cream recipes?

When searching for top cuisinart ice cream recipes, one might wonder if Nilla Wafers could be a suitable substitute for traditional cookies. While Nilla Wafers provide a crispy texture and a subtle vanilla flavor, they may not hold up as well in the ice cream mixture compared to cookies specifically developed for this purpose.

Final Thoughts

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this article and learning about these fantastic recipes. Each one should be super easy to make and results in a delicious Nilla Wafer.

But if you have not seen something here that takes your liking, then do not worry. There are tons of alternative recipes out there that you might find more to your liking.

With all of that said, we hope that you have a fantastic day. Good luck with your cooking. You are guaranteed to succeed with one of these recipes at your side. Goodbye for now!

Frequently Asked Questions

In this section we are going to answer some of your most frequently asked questions so that you can better understand these recipes and any other related topics.

So, without further ado, let us dive right in and get started!

What Is A Substitute For Nilla Wafers?

If you want to use your substitute as a cookie then any small sugar cookies or butter cookies will make a fine substitute.

You could also replace your nilla wafers with shortbread cookies if you have some on hand.

If you are using your nilla wafers for a pie or other dessert crust then you may want to substitute your nilla wafer for graham cracker crumbs or chocolate wafers. Both of which will make an excellent pie crust. 

Are Nilla Wafers Healthy?

In short, nilla wafers are not actually very healthy at all. This is because the main ingredients in it are processed flour, sugar, and oil. None of which are particularly good for you.

In each serving of nilla wafers there is about eleven grams of sugar that means that there is over forty-four percent of the recommended sugar in a serving.

Are Nilla Wafers Like Graham Crackers?

Nilla wafers or vanilla wafers are considered to be cookies. This makes them a kind of sweet snack. Graham crackers on the other hand are considered to be crackers.

This means that they are not actually considered to be a sweet treat. So, they are not the same thing or in fact very similar to each other.

20 Best Nilla Wafer Recipes

20 Best Nilla Wafer Recipes

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Are you looking for an easy-to-make and delicious Nilla Wafer recipe? If you are, then our list of recipes is going to be just what you are looking for.

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