Banana Macaroon Trifle

Name: Banana Macaroon Trifle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup milk; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 3 to 4 small firm bananas, sliced; 1 tablespoon pineapple juice; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

A chewy homemade macaroon mixture takes the place traditionally held by cake in this trifle from Barbara Keith. "sometimes I serve the sweet treat in individual cups," shares the Faucett, Missouri reader. No time to bake? Use store-bought macaroons instead.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 to 4 small firm bananas, sliced
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Stir in coconut.
Spread in a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely; crumble. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping.
Just before serving, toss bananas with pineapple juice. In a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl, layer a third of the macaroon crumbs, whipped topping and bananas. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 300 calories, 12g fat (10g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Banana Macaroon Trifle in Quick Cooking March/April 2002

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crabbylady

Feb 6, 2012

I made this to take to a church dinner and everyone enjoyed this trifle. They was none left.
l.everett

Jul 19, 2010

This was a good recipe but I modified it slightly. I made a package of banana pudding and added it to the layers. I think next time I will use two packages. Was very good, it tasted like a mixture of a banana and coconut cream pie.
chlorea

Jul 15, 2010

This is a delicious dessert that is perfect for birthdays, anniverseries, even something as simple as a girls night out.I give this a total thumbs up!
TeiLea

Apr 13, 2010

I have made this recipe over and over - in fact, I often "get in trouble" if I don't bring it to family dinners! It is easy and delicious and I very seldom have leftovers. However, I don't recommend using store bought macaroons. This homemade mix is great!