Banana Vanilla Pudding Trifle

Ingredients

• 1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
• 1 box vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers)
• 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
• Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
• Crushed wafers or wafer cookies (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding Base:
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened (about 2 minutes).
2. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Vanilla:
   Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Fold in Whipped Topping:
   Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and creamy.
4. Layer the Trifle:
   In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the ingredients in the following order:
   • A layer of vanilla wafers
   • A layer of sliced bananas
   • A layer of vanilla pudding mixture
     Repeat the layers until you fill the dish, ending with pudding on top.
5. Chill:
   Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) to allow the flavors to blend and the wafers to soften.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   Before serving, top with extra whipped cream and crushed wafers for garnish if desired. Serve chilled.

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