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Strawberry Banana Trifle Recipe

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No matter where I take this dessert, the bowl gets emptied in minutes. It's fun to make because everyone "oohs" and "ahhs" over how pretty it is.

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Strawberry Banana Trifle Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 14 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
1 cup cold water
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1-3/4 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 cups cubed angel food cake
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional strawberries or banana slices, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and gelatin; stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in strawberries; set side.
In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes set aside. Toss bananas with lemon juice; drain and set aside.
Place half of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 3-qt. serving bowl. Layer with half of the pudding, bananas, strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional fruit if desired. Yield: 14 servings.

Originally published as Strawberry Banana Trifle in Country June/July 1999, p52

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Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2009 by pjsmile

My first time to make this dessert for my sister-in-law's picnic. Had a good comments as fabulous lightly dessert. I keep this recipe for next time to make again.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by mary grubb

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2008 by killingsworth

I tried this desert for the first time to take to my mother in law's house for a potluck- and Oh Boy! Was it a success! I almost didn't even get my trifle dish back!! Great recipe- will make again and again! Big Smile