Description
A luscious layered dessert featuring creamy chocolate pudding, whipped cream, banana slices, chocolate cookie crumbles, and rich peanut butter, all elegantly stacked in a glass trifle dish for a show-stopping, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups chocolate pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs or brownie pieces
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks
- Optional: peanut butter cups, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a clear trifle bowl, spread a base layer of chocolate pudding.
- Add a layer of whipped cream, then sprinkle with chocolate cookie crumbs or brownie chunks.
- Add a layer of banana slices, arranging some along the glass edge for visual appeal.
- Drizzle or dollop some peanut butter over the bananas.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with banana slices around the rim, a swirl of peanut butter, chopped chocolate, and peanut butter cups in the center.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and layers to set.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning and maintain texture.
- Layer ingredients evenly for a visually stunning presentation.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal texture and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
