Description
Indulge in layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers in this delightful Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle. A no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the pudding:
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
For assembly:
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream and crushed cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fully combined and light.
- Assemble the trifle: In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom, followed by a layer of banana slices, then a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of pudding. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Before serving, top with additional whipped cream and crushed cookies if desired.
Notes
- To keep bananas from browning, lightly toss them in lemon juice before layering.
- This dessert is best made the day before for maximum flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, use light whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
