Layered Fruit and Chocolate Trifle

Ingredients

– 4 ripe bananas, sliced
– 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup raspberries
– 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup chocolate pudding (store-bought or homemade)
– 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
– 1/4 cup chocolate shavings or chips
– 1/4 cup crushed cookies or brownies (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
    – Slice the bananas and strawberries.
    – If making homemade whipped cream, whip 2 cups of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Layer the Dessert:
    – In a large trifle dish or individual dessert glasses, start by layering the sliced bananas and strawberries at the bottom.
    – Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding over the fruit.
    – Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pudding.
    – Drizzle a bit of chocolate sauce over the whipped cream.
    – Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
  3. Top the Trifle:
    – Arrange the raspberries on top of the final layer of whipped cream.
    – Drizzle more chocolate sauce over the raspberries.
    – Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chips and crushed cookies or brownies if using.
  4. Garnish:
    – Add a few fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
  5. Serve:
    – Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
    – Serve chilled and enjoy!
  6. Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other fruits like blueberries or kiwi, or using different types of pudding or sauces.
  7. Enjoy!

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