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Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Trifle Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

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A quick and easy no-bake banana pudding trifle layered with fresh strawberries, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream, perfect for summer desserts and crowd-pleasing occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups (475 ml) cold whole milk
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup (about 150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • About 2 cups (120 g) crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the vanilla instant pudding mix with 2 cups (475 ml) of cold whole milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Peel and slice 3 ripe bananas into about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds. Hull and slice 1 cup fresh strawberries. Keep refrigerated until assembly.
  3. Crush about 2 cups (120 g) of vanilla wafers in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin or hands for a coarser texture.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  5. Gently fold half of the sliced bananas into the set pudding mixture, keeping the texture smooth and banana flavor infused.
  6. Layer the trifle starting with 1 cup (60 g) crushed vanilla wafers at the bottom of the serving dish. Spoon half of the pudding-banana mixture over the wafers, then add the remaining banana slices and half the strawberries. Add half the whipped cream on top.
  7. Repeat the layers once more, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  8. Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and wafers soften slightly. Garnish with extra fresh strawberries before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness. Add strawberries just before serving to avoid sogginess. Cold equipment helps whip cream faster. To keep bananas from browning, add lemon juice or assemble shortly before serving. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, use appropriate substitutions as noted.

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