Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk, cold
  • 5 1/8 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix (or chocolate)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 angel food cake, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup strawberry, sliced
  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 1 -2 banana, medium and firm, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 12 ounces hot fudge (can use jarred or homemade)

Method

  • Whisk mild and pudding for 2 minutes in a large bowl. Stir in pineapple.
  • Place half of the angel food cake in a large glass bowl, preferrably a trifle bowl.
  • Spread 1/3 of the pudding mixture on top.
  • Cover with strawberriesHeat fudge topping according to microwave directions on the jar, just until pourable.
  • Pour half of the topping over previous layer.
  • Layer remaining cake cubes on top of the hot fudge layer.
  • Spread another 1/3 of the pudding mixture, top with sliced bananas; cover with remaining 1/3 of pudding mixture.
  • Spread whipped topping over all.
  • Drizzle with hot fudge topping and sprinkle with pecans.
  • Chill until serving. Garnish with strawberries and bananas just before serving.