Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle

Ingredients

For the Pudding:

• 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 cups cold milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Trifle Layers:

• 4 large bananas, sliced
• 1 box vanilla wafers or graham crackers, crushed
• Additional banana slices for topping

Directions

1. Prepare the Vanilla Pudding:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract until thickened. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
2. Make the Whipped Cream:
   In another bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Trifle:
   • Layer crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers at the bottom of a trifle dish.
   • Add a layer of vanilla pudding over the crushed wafers.
   • Top the pudding with a layer of sliced bananas.
   • Spread whipped cream over the bananas.
   • Repeat the layers (wafers, pudding, bananas, whipped cream) until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream.
4. Decorate:
   Sprinkle extra crushed wafers or graham crackers on top and garnish with additional banana slices.
5. Chill:
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: ~360 per serving