🍌 Banana Pudding Trifle with Chocolate Chips
Introduction
This Banana Pudding Trifle with Chocolate Chips is a layered dessert that blends creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, crunchy cookies, and pops of chocolate. It’s a modern, crowd-pleasing twist on a Southern classic—perfect for parties, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight treat.
đź›’ Ingredients
Vanilla Pudding
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
Cookies
- 1 box classic Nilla wafers or similar butter cookies
Fresh Fruit
- 3–4 large ripe bananas, sliced into rounds
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (mini chips work great)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1) Prepare the Pudding
Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Refrigerate 5 minutes until set.
2) Make the Cream
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the set pudding for a light, mousse-like texture.
3) Prep the Cookies
Keep some wafers whole for the base. Crush a handful into coarse crumbs for added texture.
4) Layer the Trifle
In clear cups or a trifle dish:
- Add a layer of cookies or crumbs
- Spoon on pudding
- Add banana slices
- Sprinkle chocolate chips
Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
5) Chill
Refrigerate at least 2 hours so flavors meld and cookies soften slightly.
✨ How to Make It Look Extra Special
- Use clear glasses to show off the layers
- Press banana slices against the glass for a bakery-style look
- Pipe the top pudding layer for clean edges
- Garnish with banana slices and a few chocolate chips
🔄 Variations
- Peanut Butter Twist: Fold 1 tablespoon peanut butter into the pudding (Elvis-style!)
- Caramel Drizzle: Add salted caramel between pudding and bananas
- Graham Cracker Base: Swap wafers for crushed graham crackers
- Strawberry Fusion: Add sliced strawberries with the bananas
đź’ˇ Tips
- Toss banana slices lightly in lemon or pineapple juice to prevent browning
- Serve sooner for crunchier cookies; chill 4–6 hours for softer layers
- Use ice-cold milk so the pudding sets properly
- Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly through the pudding
Conclusion
Banana Pudding Trifles with Chocolate Chips are easy, elegant, and irresistibly creamy with just the right crunch. Whether for a party or a sweet craving, this dessert delivers classic comfort with a modern finish. 🍨🍫
