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Banana Pudding Trifle with Whipped Cream

Creamy banana pudding trifle with whipped cream in a glass bowl
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A classic no-bake Southern dessert perfect for sharing. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sweet bananas, and vanilla wafers are topped with fluffy whipped cream. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing centerpiece that gets better as it chills.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4-5 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
  • 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with the 2 cups of cold milk for 2 full minutes until it thickens.
  2. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and creamy. This is the pudding base.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the pudding base to lighten it. Reserve the rest for the top.
  5. In a large trifle bowl, spread a thin layer of the lightened pudding on the bottom.
  6. Top with a single layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices.
  7. Spoon a generous amount of pudding over the bananas, spreading to the edges.
  8. Repeat the layers of wafers, bananas, and pudding until all components are used, ending with a final layer of pudding.
  9. Carefully spread the reserved whipped cream over the top, creating swirls.
  10. Cover lightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness. The chill time is essential for the cookies to soften. Always cover banana slices completely with pudding to prevent browning. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and coconut whipped cream.

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