Simple Banana Trifle
This simple banana pudding trifle recipe is rich, creamy, and perfect for any gathering! With double the vanilla for extra flavor ready in just a few easy steps.
PREP TIME20 minutes
COOK TIME20 minutes
ADDITIONAL TIME2 hours
TOTAL TIME2 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 cups whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 11 oz vanilla wafers
- 3-4 bananas, sliced
Whipped Cream
- 3 cups of cold heaving whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, whole milk, pudding mix, and double vanilla extract. Whip on high 2 min until creamy.
- Fold in half the whipped cream just until blended.
Assemble layers in a clear trifle dish:
Bottom: layer of vanilla wafers
1/3 pudding mix
banana slices
repeat wafers, pudding, bananas
Top with remaining pudding, then whipped cream
- Chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until set and dreamy.
Whipped Cream
- Chill everything: Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10–15 minutes for best results.
- Whip it up: Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the chilled bowl.
- Beat on high: Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip until soft-to-medium peaks form. Don’t overbeat! Stop when it’s fluffy and holds its shape.
