Description
Layered chocolate peanut butter banana cream trifle delights dessert enthusiasts with rich, creamy textures. Indulgent ingredients combine for a memorable sweet experience you’ll savor to the last delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Garnish Ingredients:
- Chocolate shavings
- Peanut butter drizzle
- Crushed peanut butter cups (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate base by whisking milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium temperature, stirring continuously until mixture transforms into a thick, glossy consistency, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chocolate mixture from heat, incorporate vanilla extract, and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare peanut butter mousse by blending peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until silky smooth. Gently fold in whipped heavy cream to create a light, airy texture.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, peaks form and maintain their shape when lifted.
- Select a transparent trifle dish or individual serving glasses to create stunning visual layers.
- Begin layering by spreading a generous portion of chocolate pudding as the first foundation.
- Add a smooth layer of peanut butter mousse, carefully spreading to cover the chocolate layer evenly.
- Arrange fresh banana slices across the peanut butter mousse, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat layering process: chocolate pudding, peanut butter mousse, banana slices, continuing until dish reaches its capacity.
- Crown the trifle with a luxurious whipped cream layer, creating elegant peaks and swirls.
- Embellish with delicate chocolate shavings, drizzle of peanut butter, and crushed peanut butter cups for extra indulgence.
- Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies.
- Use dark cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor and potential antioxidant boost.
- Freeze bananas beforehand for a firmer texture and prevent browning during layering.
- Toast crushed peanuts before garnishing to enhance their nutty, roasted flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg