Ok, if you’re looking for a dessert that’s easy, show-stopping, and a little nostalgic, this Simple Banana Trifle is for you! Inspired by Magnolia’s famous Aunt Opal’s Banana Pudding, I’ve tweaked it by doubling the vanilla for extra flavor.
I love serving this for get togethers at our house. It’s a favorite of my dads and I have a few different versions of banana pudding that I’ve made throughout the years. One with moonpies, and a REALLY quick mini banana pudding version.
What You’ll Need
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8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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14 oz sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup whole milk
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3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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6 cups whipped cream
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1 box of vanilla wafers
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3-4 bananas, sliced
Quick Step‑by‑Step
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, whole milk, pudding mix, and double vanilla extract. Whip on high ~2 min until creamy.
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Fold in half the whipped cream just until blended.
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Assemble layers in a clear trifle dish:
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Bottom: layer of vanilla wafers
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1/3 pudding mix
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banana slices
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repeat wafers, pudding, bananas
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Top with remaining pudding, then whipped cream
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Chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until set.
Why You’ll Love This
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Ultra creamy thanks to cream cheese + pudding combo
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Show‑stopping layers make it perfect for parties
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Make‑ahead friendly—hands off for hours while it chills
More Banana Recipes? We got you!
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.
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:
- 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.
