Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle — creamy, comforting, and perfect for parties or a family treat:
🍌 Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle Recipe
✨ Ingredients:
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream (or use store-bought whipped topping like Cool Whip)
2 tablespoons sugar (if whipping cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
10–12 vanilla wafers, ladyfingers, or pound cake, cut into chunks
Optional: Caramel drizzle, crushed wafers, or toasted nuts for topping
🧁 Instructions:
Make the pudding:
In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Set aside in the fridge to chill.
Whip the cream (if making fresh):
In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Prepare the layers:
In a trifle dish or individual glasses, layer ingredients in this order:
Crumbled cake or vanilla wafers
A layer of pudding
Sliced bananas
A layer of whipped cream
Repeat layers until the dish is full. Finish with whipped cream on top.
Garnish with crushed wafers, banana slices, or a drizzle of caramel.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend.
✅ Tips:
Best enjoyed the same day before bananas brown.
You can swap vanilla pudding for banana pudding for extra flavor!
Want a mini version? Use small jars or cups for individual trifles.