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Banana Macaroon Trifle Dessert Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly sweet and chewy Banana Macaroon Trifle! A delightful dessert layering buttery macaroons (homemade or store-bought!), creamy whipped topping, and juicy bananas. This recipe, dating back to March/April 2002, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special treat. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 379.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Macaroon Trifle Dessert

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 firm bananas, sliced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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How to Make Banana Macaroon Trifle Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. **(Optional - Skip if using store-bought macaroons):** In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded coconut, rolled oats, flour, and baking powder.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients (step 4) and the wet ingredients (step 5) to the butter/sugar mixture, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the baked macaroon mixture cool completely in the pan. Once cool, crumble the mixture into coarse crumbs.
  10. Reserve ¼ cup of the crumbs for topping.
  11. Just before serving, gently toss the sliced bananas with the pineapple juice.
  12. In a 2 ½-quart bowl, layer one-third of the macaroon crumbs, half of the whipped topping, and half of the bananas.
  13. Repeat the layers (crumbs, whipped topping, bananas).
  14. Top with the remaining whipped topping and the reserved macaroon crumbs.
  15. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

71g

Carbs

17g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Desserts Fruit Easy Dietary Low Sodium Seasonal Low In Something Tropical Fruit Pineapple