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Creamy Banana Pudding Trifle Recipe Easy 5-Step Dessert with Crunchy Vanilla Wafers

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A simple, creamy banana pudding trifle layered with crunchy vanilla wafers and ripe bananas, perfect for quick and comforting desserts that impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch (40 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 to 5 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 package crunchy vanilla wafers (about 11 ounces or 312 g)
  • Optional: 1 cup whipped cream (240 ml), homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to combine without lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble gently, about 7 to 9 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly add about 1 cup (240 ml) of the hot pudding mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to raise their temperature without scrambling. Then, pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining pudding, stirring continuously.
  3. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the pudding is thick and glossy. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated. Transfer the pudding to a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  5. In your trifle bowl, start with a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom. Next, add a layer of sliced bananas, then spread a generous layer of the chilled pudding over them. Repeat these layers, finishing with pudding on top. Optionally, pipe or dollop whipped cream over the top and garnish with crushed vanilla wafers or banana slices.

Notes

Use firm yet ripe bananas to avoid mushy texture. Chill pudding at least 2 hours or overnight for best layering. Add vanilla wafers and bananas just before serving to keep wafers crunchy. To prevent banana browning, slice right before assembly or toss with lemon juice. Instant pudding mix can be used for a quicker version but homemade pudding tastes fresher. For dairy-free, substitute almond or coconut milk and dairy-free butter, and use gluten-free wafers if needed.

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