Best 6 Banana Foster Trifle Recipes

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Banana Foster Trifle is a classic dessert that combines the flavors of banana, brown sugar, butter, and rum. This decadent treat is perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family. While there are many variations of this recipe, the basic ingredients and steps remain the same. For the best results, use fresh bananas and high-quality ingredients. You'll also need a trifle bowl or other large glass serving dish to assemble the trifle. With a little effort, you can easily create a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone will love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DIRTY BANANA TRIFLE



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What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether you like a stronger or weaker Kahlua flavor. -Laurie Handlin, Ocean View, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk, divided
1-1/2 cups Kahlua (coffee liqueur), chilled
2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk, divided
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
9 whole chocolate graham crackers, coarsely crushed
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant banana cream pudding mix
1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
5 medium bananas, sliced
Additional wafers, crushed chocolate graham crackers and sliced bananas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat 1 package cream cheese and 1 can condensed milk until blended. Beat in Kahlua, 1/2 cup milk and chocolate pudding mixes until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 carton whipped topping, then chocolate graham crackers. Set aside., In another large bowl, beat remaining cream cheese and condensed milk until blended. Beat in the remaining 2 cups milk and the banana pudding mixes until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 carton whipped topping, vanilla wafers and bananas., Spread chocolate pudding mixture in the bottom of a 6- or 7-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl. Layer with 1-1/2 cups whipped topping and banana pudding mixture; top with remaining 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Garnish with additional wafers, crushed chocolate graham crackers and sliced bananas before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANAS FOSTER



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Try this easy rendition of a classic dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup dark or gold rum
3 bananas, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise

Steps:

  • Set ice cream out to soften. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter, sugar, and rum over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add bananas, and cook, gently swirling skillet, until bananas are just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Scoop ice cream into bowls, and top with bananas and caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

BANANA TRIFLE



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Pound cake, whipped cream, banana pudding and vanilla wafers are layered to form this easy trifle that's sure to please.

Provided by CNM CATERING

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant banana pudding mix
1 quart cold milk
2 bananas, chopped
4 cups heavy cream
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) package prepared pound cake, cubed
½ (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers (such as Nilla®), crushed

Steps:

  • Whisk pudding mix with milk until smooth. Stir in chopped bananas; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over-beat, or cream will become lumpy and butter-like.
  • Layer half the pound cake cubes, half the pudding, half the whipped cream, and half the crushed vanilla wafers in a trifle bowl. Repeat with the remaining cake, pudding, and whipped cream, and top with the remaining crushed wafers. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 177.1 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 463.6 mg, Sugar 37.1 g

BANANA FOSTER TRIFLE



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A friend of mine sent me this recipe,it looks delicious AND rich! She knows my husband loves bananas foster and thinks I should make this for him,I'm sure he would love it.

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sara lee pound cakes(or make your own)
2 containers cool whip
1 large pkg instant vanilla pudding (prepared according to package directions)
one batch banana foster
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
BANANA FOSTER
8-9 bananas
8 tablespoons butter
1 1/3 c light brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Bananas Foster Recipe: Melt butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add sugar and whisk in until smooth. Slice bananas on a diagonal and add to skillet. Stir gently to coat. Transfer gently to a plate to cool.
  • 2. Assembly: Cut pound cake into small squares and lay in trifle dish. Add some pudding and then some cream Pour on some of the cooled bananas Repeat layers until you reach the top. Reserve a few bananas Make cream the final top layer. Top this layer with scoops of of ice cream and pour on the reserved bananas. Serve immediately.

BANANAS FOSTER TRIFLE WITH BLUEBERRIES



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Multiple layers of Oh So Sweet, creamy, yummy goodness is so easy and fun to put together. Any Child would love helping make this... and eating it even more

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
4 firm ripe bananas
1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend (Equals 3 tablespoons regular brown sugar)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup dark rum
2 ounces sugar free fat free instant pudding mix (1 each chocolate and vanilla)
4 cups low-fat milk
4 ounces ladyfingers
1 cup blueberries
16 ounces prepared whipped cream

Steps:

  • Heat butter and brown bananas on one side for 3-4 minutes flip and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon brown other side for 3-4 minutes. Add rum to pan and ignite to burn off alcohol. Separate the bananas and rum. Set off heat and let sit till ready to use.
  • Prepare pudding with low fat milk blending 2 cups into each mix. Set aside.
  • Place half the lady fingers in a clear bowl a trifle dish if possible.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 the rum over ladyfingers.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup blueberries.
  • Spread 1/2 vanilla pudding.
  • Top 1/2 the bananas.
  • Spread 1/2 the chocolate pudding.
  • Spread 1/2 whipped cream.
  • Repeat the layers with remaining ladyfinger, rum, blueberries, puddings, bananas, and whipped cream.
  • Chill for 2 hours.
  • Garnish with cinnamon and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 46.7, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.7

BANANA FOSTER TRIFLE



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Great recipe from Southern Living Christmas at Home magazine. This recipe uses a white cake mix, make the cake according to the box instructions, but add mashed bananas and ginger to the mix...the computer gave me a hard time with the whole cake mix thing...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (18 1/4 ounce) size white cake mix, any brand
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons oil
3 large eggs
1 cup mashed banana (about 3 small)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup rum, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
2 cups milk
0.5 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (1 ounce) semisweet chocolate, baking square grated

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions,(the 1 1/3 cup water, 3 T. oil, 3 large eggs, adding mashed bananas and ginger to the mix. Pour mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Brush cake with 1/4 cup rum. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Crumble into 2 inch chunks.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add dark brown sugar and cinnamon, and cook 1 minute. Add sliced bananas, and cook, stirring constrantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until bananas are tender. Remove from heat, and pour remaining 1/4 cup rum over banana mixture. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Let cool 15 minutes. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Prepare pudding mix as directed, using 2 cups milk; stir into banana mixture. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Place half of banana cake chunks in a large trifle dish. Spread half of pudding mixture over cake. Top with half of Cream Cheese Topping. Repeat layers once. Sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  • To make Cream Cheese Topping:.
  • Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixture until smooth. Stir in whipped topping until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 824, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 846.9, Carbohydrate 110.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 81.6, Protein 10.2

Tips:

  • For the best results, use ripe bananas. This will give your trifle a sweeter, more intense flavor.
  • If you don't have any rum on hand, you can substitute another type of liqueur, such as brandy or cognac.
  • To make your trifle even more decadent, try using a combination of heavy cream and whipped cream in the filling.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pound cake or ladyfingers for the base of your trifle.
  • To create a more elegant presentation, pipe the whipped cream filling into the trifle glasses using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Garnish your trifle with fresh banana slices, chopped nuts, or a sprinkling of cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Banana Foster trifle is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of moist pound cake, sweet bananas, creamy filling, and caramelized sugar topping, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your guests, give banana Foster trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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