Banana-Caramel Mini Trifles
MAKES 6
Crust:
¾ cup finely ground pretzels
½ cup finely ground toasted pecans
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ (1.7-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 small ripe banana, mashed
½ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
¾ cup dulce de leche
3 medium ripe bananas, cut into ½-inch slices
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Garnish: shaved chocolate, banana slices
1. For crust: In a medium bowl, stir together pretzels, pecans, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Spoon and press mixture into bottom of 6 small serving glasses. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream cheese at medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add pudding mix, and beat until smooth and creamy,
