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Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding Trifle

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An easy, no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and whipped topping, perfect for any occasion and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz / 96 g)
  • 2 cups cold whole milk (480 ml) – can substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml), chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (15 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • About 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (120 g) – graham crackers can be used as substitute
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (30 g)
  • Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Set aside for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Pour the chilled heavy whipping cream into a separate cold bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. Gently fold about half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula to lighten the texture.
  4. Slice bananas into 1/2-inch rounds. Crush vanilla wafers into small pieces, leaving some texture. Toast nuts if using.
  5. Layer the trifle starting with 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers at the bottom of a trifle bowl, then half the sliced bananas, followed by a generous layer of the pudding and whipped cream mixture. Repeat with remaining wafers, bananas, and finish with the remaining whipped cream on top.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and wafers soften.
  7. Before serving, garnish with extra crushed wafers or toasted nuts and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Slice bananas just before layering to prevent browning; toss with lemon juice if prepping early. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding to maintain airiness. For crunchier texture, add extra wafer layer just before serving. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days. Avoid reheating; stir gently if pudding thickens after chilling.

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