Description
Sumptuous layers of chocolate peanut butter banana cream trifle invite indulgence in a dessert that celebrates rich, creamy decadence. Sweet banana, velvety chocolate, and nutty peanut butter unite in a harmonious dessert you’ll savor to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Components:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Peanut Butter Mousse:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Layer:
- 3–4 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
Whipped Cream:
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
- Chocolate sauce
- Crushed peanuts
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate pudding according to package instructions or homemade recipe, allowing it to cool completely to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks emerge, creating a voluminous texture.
- Separately, blend peanut butter until ultra-smooth and creamy, then gently incorporate the whipped cream to create a luxurious peanut butter mousse.
- Prepare a separate batch of whipped cream by whisking heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks form.
- Select a transparent trifle dish or individual serving glasses to showcase the dessert’s beautiful layers.
- Commence layering by crushing chocolate cookies into a fine crumb and spreading an even base across the bottom of the container.
- Carefully pour a smooth layer of chocolate pudding over the cookie foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange fresh banana slices in an overlapping pattern to create a uniform, visually appealing layer.
- Generously spread the peanut butter mousse across the banana layer, creating a rich, creamy surface.
- Repeat the layering sequence, alternating between cookie crumbs, pudding, bananas, and peanut butter mousse.
- Crown the trifle with a lavish layer of whipped cream, creating elegant peaks and swirls.
- Embellish the top with mini chocolate chips and additional banana slices for a decorative finish.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix for dairy-free alternatives to create a vegan-friendly version of this decadent dessert.
- Reduce sugar content by using Greek yogurt in place of some heavy cream for a lighter texture.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a little lemon juice before layering in the trifle.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain crisp cookie layers and fresh banana slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg