Description
This creamy no-bake banana pudding trifle is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a rich pudding filling. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family dinners.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding
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2¾ cups cold milk
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8 oz Cool Whip, divided
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60 vanilla wafers (more as needed)
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5–7 ripe bananas, sliced
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Optional: crushed wafers and banana slices for garnish
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thick.
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Combine pudding with cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth.
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Fold in 4 oz of Cool Whip.
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In a dish, layer wafers, bananas, and pudding. Repeat layers.
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Spread remaining Cool Whip on top.
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Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Garnish with crushed wafers and banana slices before serving.
Notes
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Use ripe bananas with brown speckles for the best flavor.
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You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream.
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Assemble in a trifle dish, 9×13 pan, or individual cups.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Southern