Description
Indulgent no-bake chocolate banana split trifle brings classic dessert flavors together in one spectacular layered treat. Sweet banana, rich chocolate, and creamy elements create a delightful dessert you can enjoy without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.9 ounces/110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 pound (454 grams) strawberries, sliced
Crust/Base:
- 1 package graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
- 1 container (8 ounces/226 grams) whipped topping
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) maraschino cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Let pudding mixture chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Layer crushed graham crackers at the bottom of a clear trifle dish, creating an even base.
- Slice ripe bananas diagonally into uniform pieces, arranging the first layer directly over the graham cracker base.
- Gently spread half of the chilled chocolate pudding over the banana slices, covering them completely.
- Add a generous layer of whipped cream, spreading it evenly across the pudding surface.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts over the whipped cream layer for added texture and flavor.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining graham crackers, banana slices, pudding, and whipped cream.
- Top the final layer with a decorative sprinkle of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
- Before serving, garnish with a few fresh banana slices and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
- Swap milk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version of this delightful dessert.
- Experiment with different chocolate pudding flavors or make homemade pudding for a more personalized touch.
- Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies as a base layer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg