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Creamy Banana Pudding Trifle Recipe with Crunchy Vanilla Wafers

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A quick and easy creamy banana pudding trifle layered with fresh bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for gatherings and comforting desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • About 2 cups (about 60 grams) vanilla wafers
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and sugar (if using). Slowly add 2 cups (480 ml) of cold milk while whisking continuously. Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set slightly.
  2. While pudding chills, beat 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding using a spatula, folding carefully to keep the mixture light and airy.
  4. Slice 4 ripe bananas into 1/4-inch rounds and toss with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning.
  5. Layer the trifle starting with about 1 cup (30 grams) vanilla wafers at the bottom of the trifle bowl, followed by a layer of banana slices, then a generous layer of the creamy pudding mixture. Repeat the layers once more or until the bowl is full.
  6. Top with a final layer of vanilla wafers and a few banana slices for decoration.
  7. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally 4) before serving to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.

Notes

Use firm ripe bananas to avoid mushiness and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding to keep it light and fluffy. Assemble trifle shortly before chilling to keep wafers crunchy. Save some wafers to sprinkle on top just before serving for extra crunch. For gluten-free, swap wafers with gluten-free cookies. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free pudding mix.

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