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**Banana Vanilla Pudding & Tropical Fruit Trifle: A Sweet, Refreshing Dessert**
Here’s how to create this delightful dessert that combines rich, velvety layers with the bright, refreshing tastes of tropical fruit.
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#### **For the Vanilla Pudding:**
– **2 cups whole milk**
– **1/2 cup sugar**
– **2 large egg yolks**
– **2 tablespoons cornstarch**
– **1 tablespoon unsalted butter**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **Pinch of salt**
**For the Trifle:**
– **4 ripe bananas**, sliced
– **1 cup diced mango** (fresh or frozen)
– **1 cup diced pineapple** (fresh or canned)
– **1 cup diced papaya** (optional, for a more tropical flavor)
– **1/2 cup shredded coconut** (optional, for garnish)
– **1/2 cup whipped cream** (optional, for topping)
– **Ladyfingers or sponge cake**, broken into pieces (you can substitute with any other cake if you prefer)