Description
Delightful chocolate peanut butter banana cream trifle brings layers of indulgent flavors dancing together in perfect harmony. Creamy textures and rich chocolate combine with sweet bananas and smooth peanut butter, creating an irresistible dessert you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 1 package chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crunchy Topping:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies
Instructions
- Whisk chocolate pudding according to package directions and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and set.
- Create a silky peanut butter cream by gently folding cream into the peanut butter, ensuring a smooth, light consistency.
- Cut ripe bananas into uniform, thin diagonal slices to maximize flavor distribution and visual appeal.
- Select a clear glass trifle vessel to showcase the beautiful layered dessert architecture.
- Construct the first layer foundation with a generous spread of cold chocolate pudding across the bottom of the dish.
- Delicately spread the whipped peanut butter mixture over the chocolate pudding, creating an even, creamy surface.
- Arrange banana slices in an overlapping pattern to cover the peanut butter layer completely.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies to add textural contrast and crunch.
- Add a thick layer of fluffy whipped cream to enhance the dessert’s luxurious profile.
- Repeat the layering sequence, building upward until the trifle dish reaches its maximum capacity.
- Crown the dessert with a final flourish of whipped cream, strategically placing additional banana slices and cookie crumbs for an elegant presentation.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free variation, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Freeze ripe bananas before slicing to prevent browning and add extra creaminess to the trifle layers.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Consider torching or caramelizing banana slices briefly for an enhanced, deeper flavor profile and beautiful golden-brown appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg