Easy Layered Banana Pudding Trifle Recipe
This Easy Layered Banana Pudding Trifle is a delightful no-bake dessert combining creamy vanilla pudding, sliced fresh bananas, crunchy Nilla Wafers, and fluffy Cool Whip. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat, this dessert layers luscious textures and flavors in a beautiful trifle dish, requiring minimal prep time and simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 1 large box (5 oz) Jell-O Cook and Serve Vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups 2% milk
Other Ingredients
- 7 bananas, sliced
- 1 box Nilla Wafers
- 1 (16 oz) container Cool Whip
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and Jell-O vanilla pudding mix. Stir constantly to avoid lumps and cook until the mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat and transfer the pudding to a mixing bowl, then allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes to thicken properly.
- Layer the Trifle: In your trifle dish, begin by placing a layer of Nilla Wafers on the bottom. Add a layer of Cool Whip, then spread a layer of the cooled pudding over that. Follow with a layer of sliced bananas and then another layer of Nilla Wafers.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering in the order of Cool Whip, pudding, bananas, and Nilla Wafers. Repeat until your trifle dish is filled or you run out of ingredients, ensuring beautiful visible layers.
- Top and Decorate: Finish with a final layer of Nilla Wafers and banana slices on top. For an attractive garnish, crumble a few extra wafers and sprinkle them over the surface to add texture and visual appeal.
- Chill: Place the trifle in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften slightly, creating a perfectly balanced dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness in the layers.
- For a richer pudding, substitute 2% milk with whole milk or half-and-half.
- Prepare the pudding ahead of time and refrigerate to save time before assembling.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with fresh whipped cream for a less processed option.
- Keep the dessert refrigerated until served to maintain texture and freshness.
