Best 20 Banana Trifle Recipes

DIRTY BANANA TRIFLE

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.

BANANA SPLIT TRIFLE

Steps:

• Whisk milk and pudding together in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Fold in whipped topping.
• Place 1/3 of the pound cake cubes in a trifle bowl or other large glass bowl. Pour 1/3 of the pudding mixture on top. Line the side of the bowl with sliced strawberries. Place remaining strawberries over the pudding.
• Cover strawberries with 1/3 of the pound cake cubes. Pour 1/3 of the pudding mixture on top. Line the bowl with banana slices this time. Place remaining bananas over the pudding. Cover bananas with remaining pound cake cubes. Spread remaining pudding on top.
• Drizzle chocolate syrup all over the pudding, going in different directions. Sprinkle walnuts over chocolate. Make lengthwise cuts into the large strawberry, keeping the stem end intact. Fan out slices and place on top of the trifle. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

EASY BANANA CREAM TRIFLE

Steps:

• Make pudding mix in large bowl as directed on package for pudding, using 2 cups milk.
• Layer half of the bread cubes, pudding, banana slices and whipped topping in 2-quart serving bowl. Repeat layers. Store covered in refrigerator.

DIRTY BANANA TRIFLE

Steps:

• Divide sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese between 2 bowls. Blend each mixture until combined.
• Add 2 cups milk and both banana pudding mixes to one bowl; stir until thickened. Fold in 1/2 of the sliced bananas, 1/2 of the 12-ounce container of whipped topping, and 1/2 of the wafers.
• Add remaining 1/2 cup milk and coffee liqueur to the second bowl. Stir in chocolate pudding mixes until thickened. Fold in remaining 6 ounces whipped topping and graham crackers.
• Spread the coffee-chocolate pudding over the bottom of a glass trifle bowl. Layer on 1/2 of the 8-ounce container of whipped topping. Add banana pudding. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

STRAWBERRY BANANA TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and gelatin; stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in strawberries; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes; set aside. Toss bananas with lemon juice; drain and set aside. , Place half of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 3-qt. serving bowl. Layer with half of the pudding, bananas, strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional fruit if desired.

EASY BANANA PUDDING TRIFLE DESSERT

Steps:

• Prepare a large glass bowl or a trifle bowl.
• In a large bowl beat the vanilla pudding and milk for 2 minutes; add in the condensed milk until smooth.
• Stir in vanilla, then fold in the Cool Whip topping.
• Layer wafers, sliced bananas and pudding mixture in the large glass bowl.
• Chill until serving.

BANANA SPLIT TRIFLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Prepare the cake and make sure it's completely cooled before assembling the dessert. Cut the cake into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the pudding mix. In a trifle dish (or large salad bowl) preferably a clear bowl cause it looks so pretty. Break up the bite-size pieces, using half the cake for the first layer. Top the cake pieces with half of the pudding, half of the bananas, half of the strawberries, half of the pineapple, half of the Cool Whip, half the Maraschino cherries, half of the chocolate syrup and half of the nuts. Repeat all these steps with the remaining ingredients in the same order. Chill until ready to serve. *Hint: Don't allow the pudding to set completely before assembling because you want it to work it's way in between the cake pieces before it firmly sets.

CARAMEL BANANA BREAD TRIFLE

Steps:

• Make the pudding according to package instructions. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the whiskey.
• Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, adding the powdered sugar a little at a time. Stir in the vanilla. Whisk the mascarpone to make it light and fluffy. Fold it into the whipped cream. Fold in the remaining 1 tablespoon whiskey.
• In a trifle dish or punch bowl, place a single layer of banana bread cubes and zucchini bread cubes into the bottom of the bowl. Drizzle over some of the whiskey to moisten the bread. Spread half the pie squares over the top. Evenly spread half the pudding on top, and then a layer of half the whipped cream. Top with half the caramel sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, topping the whole thing with the chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

FANTASTIC STRAWBERRY-BANANA TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare a large clear glass trifle bowl or a large glass serving bowl.
• Drain the pineapple then soak the banana slices in the juice for 5-8 minutes before using for the trifle.
• In a bowl fold the sour cream with the unprepared cream cheese pudding mix and Cool Whip topping until well combined.
• Using a serrated knife slice the cake into thirds horizontally.
• Line the large trifle dish with strawberry and kiwi slices (save some strawberry slices to decorate the top of the trifle).
• Place one layer of the cake into the bottom if the trifle dish, then top with 1/3 of the banana slices and then spoon and spread 1/3 of the crushed pineapple, then 1/3 of the Cool Whip topping mixture.
• Repeat with the second cake slice, bananas, pineapple then Cool Whip topping.
• Repeat one more time ending with the Cool Whip mixture on top.
• Top with the reserved strawberry slices in decorative fashion.
• Refrigerate until serving.

BANANA TRIFLE

Steps:

• Slice the bananas and set them aside in a mixing bowl. Combine the butter and sugars in a measuring cup and heat in the microwave until soft.
• Beat the mixture until smooth, then heat 1-2 minutes more on high until it bubbles. (Longer will caramelize it, which can also be good.).
• Add the rum (watch for the alcohol to boil off) and mix thoroughly. Pour over the bananas and refrigerate until cool. (Overnight is good.).
• Bake the cake according to package directions. Pan doesn't matter.
• Slice the cake into 1" cubes. (This is easier to do if it's already slightly dry.).
• Mix the lemon juice into the yogurt, stirring thoroughly to get it nice and creamy.
• Cook the bananas in the microwave for a few minutes; they should be soft but not mushy. Pour off and reserve the cooking liquid.
• Assembly time! Layer cake, bananas, and yogurt into a nice glass casserole or bowl. I usually do 2 full sets of layers, with a third layer of cake on top. Pour the reserved cooking liquid on top and top with the remaining yogurt.
• If you've got an extra fresh banana lying around slice it and arrange it on top; sprinkle cinnamon or powdered nuts if you like. Serve chilled.

BANANA CREAM TRIFLE

Steps:

• Make pudding mix in large bowl as directed on package for pudding, using 2 cups milk.
• Layer half of the bread cubes, pudding, banana slices and whipped topping in 2-quart serving bowl; repeat.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving but no longer than 24 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

STRAWBERRY BANANA TRIFLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and gelatin; stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in strawberries; set side. In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes set aside. Toss bananas with lemon juice; drain and set aside. Place half of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 3-qt. serving bowl. Layer with half of the pudding, bananas, strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional fruit if desired. Yield: 14 servings.

BANANA CREAM PIE TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together flour and sugar.
• Cut in butter until crumbly (Stir in peanuts if using).
• Press mixture into a 9 inch square baking dish and Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.
• Stir to break up into crumbs and cool completely.
• Prepare pudding as directed using the 2 cups milk.
• In a glass bowl, sprinkle half of the cooled crumbs on the bottom.
• Top with half of the pudding, half of the bananas, and half of the whip cream.
• Repeat layers.
• Cover and refridgerate for 4 hours.

BANANA CREAM CAKE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Slice each cake widthwise into eight slices; set aside. Place bananas and orange juice in a bowl; gently stir to coat. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the pineapple, milk and pudding mix; beat on low speed until blended. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. , Line bottom and sides of a 4-qt. glass trifle bowl with half of the cake slices. Arrange a third of the banana slices and strawberries against the sides of bowl. Carefully spoon half of the pudding mixture into the bowl. Arrange half of the remaining bananas and strawberries around bowl. Add the remaining cake, bananas, strawberries and pudding in the center of bowl., Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, spread with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with additional bananas and strawberries and mint if desired.

CHOCOLATE-BANANA TRIFLE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, evaporated milk, cocoa and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Cook until sugar dissolves and mixture is thick (about 3 minutes), stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and stir in coffee liqueur.
• Set aside to cool.
• When chocolate mixture is cool, combine with cake cubes in a large bowl.
• Mix 2 crushed candy bars in with cake mixture.
• Beat milk and pudding mix at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended.
• Stir into cake mixture.
• Cover and chill for 15 minutes in refrigerator.
• Spoon half of cake mixture into a trifle dish or large bowl (about 4 quart).
• Arrange half of bananas evenly over cake mixture and top with half of cool whip.
• Repeat layers, ending with cool whip.
• Sprinkle with remaining toffee bar.
• Chill for 1 hour before serving.

BANANA SPLIT TRIFLE

Steps:

• If you have not purchased a prepared, packaged angel food cake, prepare and bake cake, following package directions. While cake is baking, prepare pudding mix with milk, following package directions. When cake has cooled, divide in half. In trifle dish or large salad bowl, break up half the cake into bite-size pieces. Top with half of the pudding, half of the bananas, half of the strawberries, half of the pineapple, half of the syrup, half of the topping and half of the nuts. Repeat with remaining ingredients in order given. Chill until serving.

BANANA CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Combine cake ingredients following cake mix directions.
• Bake in 2 round pans for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven to cool on wire racks.
• Mix the pudding following the directions; set aside.
• Peel bananas, slice into 1/4 inch circles into a bowl.
• Slice cooled cake lengthwise through center (there should be 4 thin cakes). Place 1 into large bowl or trifle dish.
• Spread with 1/3 of the pudding.
• Layer some the banana slices over pudding.
• Add 1/4 Cool Whip over bananas layer.
• Repeat: cake layer, pudding, bananas and Cool Whip.
• Layer once more with cake, then remaining Cool Whip.
• Sprinkle with grated chocolate if desired.

SHORTCUT NUTTER BUTTER BANANA PUDDING TRIFLE

Steps:

• Place 3 cups milk and vanilla in large bowl; add vanilla instant pudding mix. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until thickened; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream.
• Fill a large bowl with ice. Place bowl in ice, and let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly chilled.
• Meanwhile, cut bananas into 1/4-inch slices. Break cookies into thirds.
• Spoon half of pudding mixture into a 3-qt. bowl or pitcher. Top with bananas and cookies. Spoon remaining pudding mixture over bananas and cookies. Top with whipped topping. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Garnish, if desired.

BANANA MACAROON TRIFLE

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.

BROWNIE BANANA CREAM TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Mix egg, oil, and water thoroughly. Add brownie mix and combine until thoroughly moistened. Do not over mix. Bake per package instructions.
• 2. Combine pudding mix with milk. Mix for several minutes. Refrigerate.
• 3. In large clear bowl, (or you can use individual clear dessert glasses) cover the bottom with torn pieces of brownie. Top with pudding and sliced banana. Add whipped topping. Repeat 2-3 times, or until you get to the top of your dish. Garnish with chopped nuts, drizzle with chocolate sauce.