Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle
Creamy, indulgent, and delightfully nostalgic, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle is a crowd-pleaser that feels like a celebration in every spoonful.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Trifle Dish
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for whipped cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk for pudding
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar extra, for peanut butter mixture
- 3 large bananas sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers crushed (or about 3 cups crumbs)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Peanut butter cups chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes to help the heavy cream whip faster.
- In the chilled bowl, beat 2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Set the whipped cream aside in the refrigerator so it stays firm.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking the 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Let it sit in the refrigerator to firm up for 5–10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable. If the peanut butter is too thick, warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave and stir to loosen.
- Start assembling the trifle in a large trifle dish or a clear glass bowl. Begin with a layer of crushed graham crackers at the bottom (about 1–1.5 cups).
- Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding over the graham crackers, spreading gently to the edges.
- Arrange a single layer of sliced bananas over the pudding, then dollop or spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture across the whipped cream; it’s okay if they’re uneven — the ripple effect is part of the charm. Sprinkle 2–3 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips over this layer.
- Repeat the layers (graham crackers, chocolate pudding, bananas, whipped cream, peanut butter dollops, chocolate chips) until your dish is full, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream on top.
- For a final flourish, sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups and extra mini chocolate chips over the top layer.
- Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so flavors meld and the layers set. Serve chilled with a long spoon and enjoy.
Notes
Best enjoyed within 48 hours. Keep graham cracker layers slightly thicker to avoid sogginess.