Banana Split Trifle

Banana split sundaes are the inspiration for this towering trifle of pound cake, vanilla pudding, bananas, strawberries, and chocolate syrup.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 503 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 2 medium bananas, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, or to taste
• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 marble pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large strawberry
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk milk and pudding together in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Fold in whipped topping.

Step 2

Place 1/3 of the pound cake cubes in a trifle bowl or other large glass bowl. Pour 1/3 of the pudding mixture on top. Line the side of the bowl with sliced strawberries. Place remaining strawberries over the pudding.

Step 3

Cover strawberries with 1/3 of the pound cake cubes. Pour 1/3 of the pudding mixture on top. Line the bowl with banana slices this time. Place remaining bananas over the pudding. Cover bananas with remaining pound cake cubes. Spread remaining pudding on top.

Step 4

Drizzle chocolate syrup all over the pudding, going in different directions. Sprinkle walnuts over chocolate. Make lengthwise cuts into the large strawberry, keeping the stem end intact. Fan out slices and place on top of the trifle. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.