Description
A rich and creamy layered dessert combining chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas in a no-bake trifle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 5 cups cold milk (divided)
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate graham crumbs
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts (or chopped peanuts)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate pieces or chopped chocolate candy (for topping)
- 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate cookie crumbs (for dusting)
Instructions
- Make vanilla layer: Whisk 2 boxes vanilla pudding mix with 2 1/2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes. Let thicken 5 minutes. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until fluffy.
- Make chocolate layer: Whisk 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix with 2 1/2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes. Let thicken 5 minutes.
- Make peanut butter cream: In a bowl, microwave peanut butter for 15–20 seconds to soften. Stir until smooth, then fold into 1 1/2 cups whipped topping.
- Layer the trifle: In a large glass bowl, add a layer of cookie crumbs, then a layer of vanilla pudding, then banana slices, then a sprinkle of peanuts. Add a thick layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat layers until the bowl is full.
- Finish the top: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top. Add extra peanuts, dust with cocoa/cookie crumbs, and top with mini chocolate pieces.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 2 hours (best 4+ hours) before serving so the layers set and the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness.
- For a crunchier texture, reserve some cookie crumbs and peanuts for topping.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Substitute almond butter or Nutella if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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