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Bananas Foster Trifle

Bananas Foster Trifle is a delicious dessert that has layers of goodness.  A shortbread cookie layer, custard and delicious bananas cooked in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 912kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

Custard

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch

Bananas Foster

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 firm bananas peeled and cut into rings
  • 12 Walkers shortbread cookies
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped

Instructions

Custard

  • Bring milk and cream to a simmer on low heat.
  • Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Add in egg yolks and mix well.
  • Slowly add some of the warm milk into the egg/sugar mixture, stirring so the egg doesn't cook. Add in remaining egg mixture.
  • Add in vanilla.  Return mixture to saucepan and stir until thickened. Chill.

Bananas Foster Sauce

  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with sugar and cinnamon. 
  • Add sliced bananas to skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.  Stirring to coat bananas with sauce.

Assembly of Trifle

  • Place one shortbread cookie in bottom of individual serving bowls.  Add 2 Tbsp custard and a few spoonfuls of bananas foster sauce.  Repeat again starting with another cookie.
  • Top with freshly whipped cream and an additional shortbread cookie

Notes

  1. Cool the bananas before layering – if the caramelized bananas are too hot, they can melt the pudding and whipped cream. Let them cool slightly before assembling.
  2. Use sturdy cake – If you prefer, instead of shortbread cookies you can use pound cake, sponge cake, or angel food cake.
  3. I skip the rum (don't like the flavor) – a splash of rum gives authentic Bananas Foster flavor, but you can easily leave it out or use rum extract for a family-friendly version.
  4. Layer right before serving – for the freshest look, assemble the trifle a few hours before serving. If making ahead, keep each component separate and layer when ready.
  5. Add texture – sprinkle in some toasted pecans, almonds, or walnuts between layers for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 912kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 1715IU | Vitamin C: 15.4mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1.5mg