BANANA MACAROON TRIFLE

Banana Macaroon Trifle image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.