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The Best "No Banana" Pudding Trifle!

The Best "No Banana" Pudding Trifle!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
February 18, 2025
Discover how to make a showstopping budget friendly no-banana pudding trifle that will impress any crowd. Easy and irresistibly delicious!
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Makes: 8 portions
Approximate cost $15
Prep Time 20 minutes
Set in fridge for: 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dessert, Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5.1 oz boxes instant Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding Mix (if you can't find the family sizes boxes 2 of the 3.4 oz boxes will do).
  • 3 cups cold dairy milk - we use 2%
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened to room temp (we're a military family and love the Freedom's Choice range but any plain cream cheese will do!)
  • 1 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 16 oz container cool whip, defrosted for 4 hours in the refrigerator
  • 1 11 oz box vanilla wafers (or about 2/3 of the family sized boxes)
  • Optional garnishes: crushed vanilla wafers - caramel drizzle, chocolate shavings, or crushed nuts.

Method
 

  1. 1. Beat the cream cheese until softened.
    2. Then add in your condensed milk, milk, vanilla extract and pudding mix - whisk until smooth and combined.
    3. Then fold in half of the cool whip, making sure to make light movements and keep the mixture as fluffy as possible.
    4. In a glass trifle bowl, begin layering: start with a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom. Add a layer of half the pudding mix and repeat once more with another layer of wafers and the other half of the pudding mix.
    5. Top with a final layer of vanilla wafers and then top with the remainder of the cool whip.
    6. Optional: Garnish the top of your trifle with crushed vanilla wafers, a drizzle of caramel, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of crushed nuts for added flair.
    7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
    8. When you’re ready to serve, use a large spoon to scoop down through the layers, ensuring each serving has a bit of every delicious component!

Notes

This banana pudding trifle is not just a dessert—it’s a statement! Perfect for any celebration, this beautiful and delectable dish will have your guests coming back for more. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 169mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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