BANANA MACAROON TRIFLE

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A chewy homemade macaroon mixture takes the place traditionally held by cake in this trifle from Barbara Keith. "sometimes I serve the sweet treat in individual cups," shares the Faucett, Missouri reader. No time to bake? Use store-bought macaroons instead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 to 4 small firm bananas, sliced
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Stir in coconut., Spread in a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely; crumble. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping., Just before serving, toss bananas with pineapple juice. In a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl, layer a third of the macaroon crumbs, whipped topping and bananas. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Koman Gurung
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Overall, I really enjoyed this banana macaroon trifle. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Rukije Bushi
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This trifle is very easy to make. I was able to make it in about 30 minutes.


Afin Omomehin Gvoz
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I'm not a fan of macaroons, but I loved this trifle. The bananas and whipped cream are the perfect complement to each other.


Bhawana Lamsal
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This trifle is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Still Spendy
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I really enjoyed this trifle. The macaroons and whipped cream balance out the banana flavor perfectly.


Dannielle Mudge
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I would definitely make this trifle again. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Sinan Jajajj
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This trifle is very rich, so a little goes a long way.


Fatma Abdalla
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I had some trouble finding macaroons, but I was able to use ladyfingers instead. The trifle still turned out great.


Qamer Younis
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This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Debnam 101
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I made this trifle for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Ratan Jolil
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I followed the recipe exactly and my trifle turned out perfect. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces!


Nantale Jannat
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Ramzam Jutt
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of fruit and macaroons, and it's always turned out great.


Sayim Saying chw
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This trifle is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a dinner party, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.


Kamakune Rose
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's absolutely delicious!


Kashif Balch
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I've made this trifle several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of bananas, macaroons, and whipped cream is divine.


Sarah Porter
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This banana macaroon trifle was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.