Description
A delightful dessert featuring layers of creamy banana vanilla pudding, soft sponge cake, and fresh tropical fruits, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup sliced kiwi
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Banana slices for garnish
- Crushed graham crackers or cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Vanilla Pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking, then pour it back into the saucepan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the pudding cool slightly, then fold in the banana slices. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Prepare the Vanilla Sponge: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gently fold in sifted flour and baking powder. Heat milk and vanilla until warm, then stir into the batter. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Assemble the Trifle: Cut the sponge cake into cubes. In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer sponge cake, pudding, and tropical fruits. Repeat the layers until the dish is full. Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers or shredded coconut.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Make sure to let the pudding cool completely before folding in the banana slices. You can vary the tropical fruits used according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: trifle, banana pudding, dessert, tropical fruit, easy dessert