Strawberry Banana Trifle

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1-3/4 cups cold milk
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 medium firm bananas, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 6 cups cubed angel food cake
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• Additional strawberries or banana slices, optional

How to prepare Strawberry Banana Trifle:

1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and gelatin; stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Remove from the heat. Stir in strawberries; set side.
3. In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes set aside. Toss bananas with lemon juice; drain and set aside.
4. Place half of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 3-qt. serving bowl. Layer with half of the pudding, bananas, strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Repeat layers.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional fruit if desired.