Easy Strawberry Banana Trifle

Shh- don't tell anyone, but sometimes, after a day of cooking for a living, the last thing I want to do is come home and cook for myself or my friends and family. However, I can't seem to stop myself from inviting people over!

It always seems like such a good idea at the time. And it IS a good idea, it is. I love my friends and family. It's just that because I went to culinary school and all, they expect me to make something..... 

So after a long day,  I often whip up a "rustic" (also known as super simple!) dinner and then go for a no-bake dessert. 

Trifles are a great dessert to make when you just don't feel like turning on the oven. They are versatile, quick, and can be made with whatever you have on hand in the pantry and fridge. Trifles are usually a big hit. For something that takes so little effort, these babies always get a great reaction from my guests!

Just take some pound cake, cube it up, and place it in the bottom of the trifle dish....

Layer in some juicy strawberries and ripe, sweet bananas...

Then add some vanilla pudding or fresh whipped cream.....

And maybe some crushed vanilla wafers for crunch.....

Repeat until dish is full and.....Presto! You have a trifle!

Enjoy!

What's your favorite short-cut in the kitchen after a long day?