Easy Strawberry and Banana Trifle

So today we are having Pip, Laura and Baby 0 (who is still in mommy's tummy) over for dinner. 
America's Next Top Model has started, so every Wednesday during the ANTM season we take turns having a dinner party. I happen to LOVE entertaining, so I am super excited about our weekly get togethers. Gives me an excuse to make yummy things. So today I thought I would share a recipe with you for the dessert I made. 
It is so simple and wonderfully DELISH! I must confess I NEVER measure so I will try to guesstimate as best as possible.


My Easy Peasy Trifle


2 cups Frozen or fresh strawberries (I like to use both) + 3-4 for top decoration
2 tbsp sugar
1 or 2 Bananas (for a little or as much as you like to layer)
1 Banana pound cake cut into one inch cubes (our local bakery makes a mean one!)
1.5 cup whipping cream
1 pack vanilla or chocolate INSTANT pudding (the chocolate is my FAVE)
1 cup milk (you can add more if you want a different consistency)
1 Glass bowl


In a sauce pan on low-med heat cook the strawberries with sugar (more or less sugar could be used depending on your taste) simmer for a couple minutes until strawberries are soft. Remove from heat and let slightly cool.


Beat the whipped cream until firm peaks form, add the pudding and milk beat again until firm peaks form again (this is where you could add more milk if it isn't fluffy enough)


Now begin your layers


One layer pound cake, one layer strawberry with juices, one banana, one whipped pudding mix and repeat until you run out. Last layer whipped pudding and on top of that sliced strawberries. If you want to get fancy drizzle chocolate on top of it all! 


This recipe is best if you make the night before, so all the flavours melt together into one wonderful dish that your guests will be begging for more! Try it out and if you have any questions ask me! Like I said I just throw this together and don't measure a thing so my guesstimating might be off! Now I am off to start the appetizer and main course. Puff pastry filled with a basil pesto, spinach and feta cheese.... and for the main........ chicken chow mein.... YUM! 


Have a wonderful evening!


Blessings to you


Xo - The Bean.