Banana Trifle
This Banana Trifle is an easy no-bake dessert layered with fluffy whipped cream, creamy banana pudding, soft pound cake, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Every spoonful is packed with sweet banana flavor and light, airy texture. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for parties, holidays, or anytime you want an impressive treat with minimal effort.
Servings: 12
Calories: 511kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 quart milk cold
- 2 packages instant banana pudding mix 3.5 oz
- 2 bananas chopped
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 prepared pound cake 12 oz, cut into cubes
- ½ box vanilla wafers 12 oz, crushed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and banana pudding mix until smooth and thick. Stir in the chopped bananas and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue beating until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overmix.
- Add half of the pound cake cubes to the bottom of a trifle bowl.
- Spread half of the banana pudding mixture evenly over the cake layer.
- Top with half of the whipped cream and gently spread it out.
- Sprinkle half of the crushed vanilla wafers over the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining pound cake, pudding, and whipped cream.
- Finish with the remaining crushed vanilla wafers on top and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.
Notes
- Do not overbeat the whipped cream or it can become grainy.
- Chilling the trifle for at least 1 hour helps the layers set and improves the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1345IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg