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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle

A delightful layered dessert that combines creamy peanut butter, whipped cream, bananas, and crunchy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 2 cups milk Dairy or plant-based milk can be used.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter You can substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
Whipped Cream and Fruit Layer
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Soft peaks should form.
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
Crunchy Layer
  • 1 cup chocolate chip cookies, crushed Can substitute with graham crackers.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For garnish (optional).

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened.
  2. Fold in the creamy peanut butter until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter pudding mixture.
Assembly
  1. In a large trifle bowl or individual cups, start with a layer of crushed chocolate chip cookies.
  2. Add a layer of the peanut butter pudding mixture followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
  3. Repeat layers until reaching the top, finishing with a layer of pudding.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle the top with more crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to develop flavors.
  3. Serve and enjoy your delicious dessert!

Notes

For a quicker experience, enjoy it right away, but chilling enhances the flavor. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for about 3 days.