Trifle with Peanut Butter and Banana
A delightful trifle combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the trifle
- 2 large ripe bananas, sliced Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups heavy cream Use high-quality heavy cream.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers Use granola for crunch.
- to taste chocolate shavings Optional garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Mix the peanut butter into the whipped cream until well combined, forming a creamy mixture.
- In a large trifle dish or clear glass bowl, layer the ingredients starting with peanut butter cream, followed by bananas, then granola.
- Repeat the layering until ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of peanut butter cream on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Consider making this trifle a day in advance for improved flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container; granola may lose crunch over time.