Layered Fruit and Chocolate TrifleA layered dessert with fresh fruit, creamy pudding, and chocolate—perfect for any occasion! 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) Instructions see continuation on next page – Page 2

1. Prepare Ingredients

Slice bananas and strawberries.
For homemade whipped cream: whip 2 cups heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Layer the Dessert

Place sliced bananas and strawberries at the bottom of a trifle dish or individual glasses.
Add a layer of chocolate pudding.
Add a layer of whipped cream.
Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.

3. Top and Garnish

Arrange raspberries on top.
Drizzle additional chocolate sauce.
Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chips, and crushed cookies or brownies if desired.
Add fresh mint leaves for color.

4. Serve