Description
Sweet layers of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana mingle in this irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle. Rich flavors and creamy textures create a dessert that delights your senses and satisfies deep comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 4 bananas
- 1 chocolate cake or brownies (crumbled)
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk chocolate pudding mixture according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Create a creamy peanut butter blend by thoroughly combining peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until silky and well-integrated.
- Slice ripe bananas into uniform, thin rounds, maintaining even thickness for balanced layering.
- Select a clear glass trifle dish to showcase the beautiful layers of the dessert.
- Construct the first layer with crumbled chocolate cake or brownie pieces, creating a stable foundation.
- Spread a generous portion of prepared chocolate pudding evenly over the cake layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle the peanut butter mixture across the pudding, allowing it to create delicate swirls and patterns.
- Arrange banana slices in a circular pattern, covering the entire surface of the peanut butter layer.
- Repeat the layering process, building height and complexity with each addition.
- Crown the trifle with a luxurious topping of whipped cream, creating decorative peaks and swirls.
- Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, garnish with additional banana slices or chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap store-bought chocolate cake with homemade brownies or gluten-free alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Create a lighter version by using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in the peanut butter mixture.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a bit of lemon juice before layering.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting chopped peanuts and sprinkling them between layers for extra crunch and nutty complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg