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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle in a glass dish with whipped cream and banana slices
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle

Creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly chocolatey, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle is everything you want in an easy, show-stopping dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, No-Bake
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Trifle Dish

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy cream, cold For whipped cream layer
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar, sifted For whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For whipped cream
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) Instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups Cold milk For pudding
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (extra), sifted For peanut butter mixture
  • 3 large Bananas Sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 box (14.4 oz) Graham crackers, crushed About 3 cups crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips For layering
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter cups, chopped For garnish

Instructions

  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes, then pour in the heavy cream, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until smooth. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 5–10 minutes to firm up.
  • In another bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and the extra powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and slightly fluffy. If too stiff, add milk until spreadable.
  • Choose a clear trifle dish or large glass bowl. Begin with a layer of crushed graham crackers at the bottom and press lightly to create a base.
  • Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding over the crumbs, then arrange a single layer of sliced bananas to cover the pudding evenly. Top with a layer of whipped cream.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture across the whipped cream, then sprinkle mini chocolate chips over that layer.
  • Repeat the layers (graham crumbs, pudding, bananas, whipped cream, peanut butter dollops, chips) until your dish is full, finishing with a smooth layer of whipped cream on top.
  • Decorate the top layer with chopped peanut butter cups and the remaining mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let layers set and flavors meld.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for whipped cream. If bananas brown quickly, toss slices in lemon juice to slow oxidation.