STRAWBERRY BANANA TRIFLE

Strawberry Banana Trifle image

Provided by Julie Ann

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large container of fresh strawberries
1/4 c sugar
3-4 bananas
1 small box vanilla instant pudding
8 oz pkg of cream cheese, softened
2 c milk
8 oz container of cool whip, thawed
1/2 store bought (already prepared) sour cream or vanilla pudding pound cake

Steps:

1. Clean and slice strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar and allow to set in refrigerator overnight, if possible. If not, allow to set a least a couple of hours (to let them macerate so there is some juice).
2. Remove cream cheese from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Put in mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add pudding mix and one cup of milk and beat until smooth. Add the second cup of milk and beat for a few more minutes. Place in the refrigerator and allow to thicken for a few minutes.
3. Layer ingredients (in a 12 cup bowl or Trifle dish: *slices (or cubes) of pound cake *1/2 of the strawberries (make sure to use the juice to soak into the cake) *banana slices *1/2 of the pudding mixture Repeat layers Top with Cool Whip
4. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.