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Easy Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding Trifle Recipe for Perfect Dessert

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A quick and easy no-bake banana pudding trifle that layers creamy pudding, vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas for a comforting and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced (ripe but firm for best texture)
  • About 40 vanilla wafers (Keebler preferred)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. In a chilled medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula to keep it light and creamy.
  4. Peel and slice the bananas into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) slices. Optionally toss with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  5. Layer the trifle starting with vanilla wafers at the bottom of a trifle bowl or glass dish, then a layer of banana slices, followed by a generous layer of the creamy pudding mixture. Repeat layers finishing with pudding on top.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 or overnight to let wafers soften and flavors meld.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts on top if desired.

Notes

Let pudding set for 5 minutes before folding in whipped cream to avoid runny texture. Slice bananas just before layering and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Chill at least 2 hours for best texture; overnight preferred. If pudding is too thick after chilling, stir gently before serving. Can substitute almond milk and coconut whipped cream for dairy-free version. Use gluten-free wafers for gluten-free adaptation.

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