Banana Split Trifle

Banana Split Trifle is a delectable dessert that combines the flavors of a traditional banana split with the indulgent layers of a trifle. This delightful treat is perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions, offering a refreshing and visually appealing dessert option. With its layers of creamy custard, fresh bananas, sweet strawberries, crushed pineapple, and whipped cream, Banana Split Trifle is a crowd-pleaser that will leave your taste buds craving more. In this article, we will explore a simple and mouthwatering recipe for making this irresistible dessert.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix or Angel Food Cake Mix
• 1 Lg Pkg. Banana Pudding
• 3 large bananas, sliced
• 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 ½ – 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple (or 6 oz can of crushed pineapple, drained)
• 1 Container – Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 Jar Maraschino Cherries, diced
• ½ C Pecans, chopped
• ¼ cup chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the cake and make sure it’s completely cooled before assembling the dessert.
2. Cut the cake into bite-sized pieces.
3. Prepare the pudding mix. In a trifle dish (or large salad bowl) break up the bite-size pieces, using half the cake for the first layer.
4. 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.
5. Repeat all these steps with the remaining ingredients in the same order.
6. Chill until ready to serve.

*Note: When I assemble mine, I don’t allow the pudding to set completely before assembling because I want it to work it’s way in between the cake pieces before it firmly sets.