Nutter Butter Banana Cream Trifle Recipe
This Nutter Butter Trifle is a delightful layered dessert combining creamy banana pudding, whipped topping, fresh banana slices, and crunchy Nutter Butter cookies. Easy to assemble and chilled to perfection, it offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures with a luscious peanut butter drizzle on top, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Banana Pudding Mixture
- 2 ½ cups whole milk (cold)
- 5.1-ounce box instant banana cream pudding
- 8-ounce container whipped topping (thawed, divided in half)
Layers
- 32 Nutter Butter cookies (16-ounce package)
- 3½–4 cups fresh banana slices (from 3–4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced approximately ¼-inch thick)
Topping
- 3–4 additional Nutter Butter cookies, crumbled for garnish
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (just barely warmed for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the cold whole milk and instant banana cream pudding together for 3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Carefully fold in 4 ounces of the thawed whipped topping to create a smooth and creamy pudding base. Set aside.
- Layer Cookies and Bananas: In a 3-quart trifle bowl, place 9-10 Nutter Butter cookies in a single layer at the bottom. Then, add a single layer of sliced bananas evenly over the cookies.
- Add Pudding Layer: Pour half of the banana cream pudding mixture over the banana layer, gently spreading it out evenly. Make sure to keep the edges neat so the layers are visible from the sides of the bowl.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers by adding another layer of 9-10 Nutter Butter cookies, followed by the remaining sliced bananas, and then the remaining banana cream pudding. Finish with a final layer of cookies and banana slices, then spread the remaining 4 ounces of whipped topping on top.
- Chill the Trifle: Cover the trifle bowl lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the cookies to soften and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, crumble the additional Nutter Butter cookies on top of the trifle. Warm the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 15-30 seconds until smooth and drizzle it over the cookie crumbles. Scoop portions with a large spoon and enjoy.
Notes
- The cookies soften as the trifle chills, making the dessert easier to scoop and enhancing the texture.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can prepare this dessert a day in advance, making it perfect for parties or gatherings.
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat milk and reduced-fat whipped topping.
- If peanut butter drizzle is not preferred, caramel sauce can be used as an alternative topping.
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