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No-Bake Chocolate Banana Split Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This No-Bake Chocolate Banana Split Trifle is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, fresh bananas, whipped cream, crunchy graham crackers, chocolate chips, and maraschino cherries. It requires no baking and is perfect for a quick yet impressive treat that can be prepared ahead of time and chilled for one hour before serving.

Ingredients

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Pudding

  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Other Ingredients

  • 4-5 bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
  • Chocolate syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Then let it set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to fully thicken.
  2. Make the Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Assemble the Trifle – First Layer: In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, add one-third of the chocolate pudding as the first layer to create a rich base.
  4. Add Banana Layer: Arrange a layer of sliced bananas evenly over the pudding layer to add fresh fruity flavor and texture.
  5. Add Graham Cracker Layer: Sprinkle a layer of crushed graham crackers on top of the bananas to provide a crunchy contrast.
  6. Add Whipped Cream Layer: Spread one-third of the whipped cream over the graham cracker layer, helping to bind the layers and add creaminess.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Scatter chocolate chips and halved maraschino cherries over the whipped cream to add bursts of chocolate and sweet cherry flavors.
  8. Repeat Layers: Repeat layering the chocolate pudding, bananas, graham crackers, whipped cream, and chocolate chips with cherries twice more, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
  9. Garnish and Chill: Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top layer of whipped cream and garnish with additional chocolate chips and maraschino cherries. Cover and chill the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.

Notes

  • For best results, assemble the trifle close to serving time but chill for at least one hour to let the layers set.
  • You can substitute light whipped topping for heavy cream for a lower-fat option, but texture will differ slightly.
  • Use ripe bananas for sweeter, flavor-rich layers.
  • If you prefer, substitute chocolate pudding with vanilla pudding for a different flavor profile.
  • For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts between layers if desired.

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