Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle, a layered dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and fresh bananas. Perfect for any occasion, this trifle is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
For the Peanut Butter Cream:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
For the Banana Cream Pudding:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
For Assembly:
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies or wafers
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
- Follow the instructions on the box to bake the chocolate cake. Allow it to cool completely, then cut it into small cubes.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Prepare the Banana Cream Pudding:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped cream until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
- Place the chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish or individual dessert cups, layer the ingredients starting with a layer of chocolate cake cubes.
- Next, add a layer of peanut butter cream, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
- Add a layer of banana cream pudding and then a layer of crushed chocolate cookies.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the trifle dish, ending with a layer of chocolate ganache.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- For added texture, consider layering some chopped nuts or additional chocolate cookie crumbs.
- Ensure the trifle is well chilled before serving to enhance the flavors and achieve a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
