Description
Layers of chocolate peanut butter banana cream trifle create a delightful dessert paradise. Creamy textures and rich flavors invite you to savor each spoonful of this irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) powdered sugar
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed peanuts
- Peanut butter cups (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate cake using package instructions for a 9×13-inch pan, ensuring complete cooling before transforming into bite-sized cubes.
- Create a silky peanut butter cream by vigorously blending softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar until achieving a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff, billowy peaks in a separate vessel, then tenderly incorporate into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining its delicate texture.
- Prepare a cloud-like whipped cream topping by whisking heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks elegantly form.
- Select a transparent trifle dish or expansive glass container to showcase the dessert’s intricate layers.
- Construct the first stratum by nestling half the chocolate cake cubes across the dish’s base.
- Generously spread a lavish layer of peanut butter cream over the cake foundation.
- Arrange delicate banana slices atop the cream, creating a sweet, fruity barrier.
- Drape a generous blanket of whipped cream across the banana layer.
- Replicate the layering process: chocolate cake cubes, peanut butter cream, banana slices, and whipped cream.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling chocolate shavings, crushing peanuts, and optionally scattering peanut butter cups for textural intrigue.
- Refrigerate approximately 1 hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and meld into a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize cake mix by using gluten-free or vegan alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Soften cream cheese and peanut butter at room temperature for smoother, lump-free blending.
- Whip cream carefully to avoid over-beating, which can create a grainy texture.
- Select ripe, firm bananas to prevent excess moisture and maintain layered structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 231 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg