Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle
🍴 Serves: 8–10
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Chill Time: 2–4 hours | No baking required
🧾 Ingredients:
✨ Vanilla Pudding Layer
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1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk (whole milk preferred)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but adds flavor)
🍌 Fruit & Layers
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4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
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1 box vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers or any brand)
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2 cups whipped cream or Cool Whip (plus extra for topping)
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Optional garnish:
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Crushed vanilla wafers
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Extra banana slices
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Caramel drizzle or vanilla bean flecks
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👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Vanilla Pudding
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract.
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Whisk for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
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Let sit for 5–10 minutes to fully set.
2. Slice the Bananas
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Peel and slice 4–5 ripe bananas into even, round slices.
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(Optional tip: To prevent browning, gently toss the slices in a little lemon juice or pineapple juice.)
3. Build the Trifle Layers
In a large glass trifle dish, glass bowl, or individual jars, build the dessert in the following layers:
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Layer 1: A layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom
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Layer 2: A layer of banana slices
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Layer 3: Spoon a generous layer of vanilla pudding
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Layer 4: Add a layer of whipped cream or Cool Whip
🔁 Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used or you reach the top of your dish.
4. Garnish & Chill
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Top the final layer with extra whipped cream, crushed wafers, banana slices, and/or caramel drizzle.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight). This helps the wafers soften and the flavors meld beautifully.
✅ Tips for Success
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Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
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Trifle can be made a day ahead — it gets better as it chills!
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Want a fancy twist? Add a layer of cream cheese filling:
(8 oz cream cheese + ½ cup powdered sugar + splash of vanilla, whipped until fluffy)
❤️ Enjoy!
This Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle is cool, creamy, and always a hit at parties, holidays, and potlucks.