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Classic Banana Cream Dessert Trifle

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this Classic Banana Cream Dessert Trifle is the perfect choice. Layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers come together to create a dessert that’s light, sweet, and irresistible.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • - 2 cups cold milk
  • - 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • - 4–5 ripe bananas sliced
  • - 1 box 11 oz vanilla wafers
  • - Optional garnish: Crushed vanilla wafers caramel drizzle, or additional banana slices

Equipment

  • - Trifle dish or individual serving cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the pudding**
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  3. **Layer the trifle**
  4. In the bottom of a trifle dish or individual serving cups, add a layer of vanilla wafers. Top with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of vanilla pudding. Spread a layer of whipped topping over the pudding.
  5. **Repeat the layers**
  6. Repeat the layers (vanilla wafers, bananas, pudding, whipped topping) until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped topping on top.
  7. **Garnish**
  8. Decorate the top of the trifle with crushed vanilla wafers, a drizzle of caramel, or additional banana slices if desired.
  9. **Chill**
  10. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
  11. **Serve**
  12. Serve chilled with a large spoon for scooping or as individual portions.