Banana Pudding Trifle with Vanilla Wafers and Whipped Cream

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Layered banana pudding dessert with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and fluffy homemade whipped cream for a nostalgic Southern treat. This Southern American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, fresh bananas into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 8 Southern American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to further set.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using a mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. Step 3: In a large trifle bowl or glass dish, spread a thin layer of pudding to cover the bottom.
  4. Step 4: Layer 1/2 cup vanilla wafers evenly over the pudding, then arrange 1 sliced banana over the wafers.
  5. Step 5: Spoon 1/3 of the whipped cream over the bananas, smoothing with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Repeat layers twice more: pudding, 1/2 cup vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream, ending with whipped cream on top.
  7. Step 7: Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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