Description
A delightful and creamy Nutter Butter Trifle featuring layers of banana cream pudding, fresh banana slices, whipped topping, and crunchy Nutter Butter cookies, topped with a drizzle of warm peanut butter for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 2 ½ cups whole milk (cold)
- 5.1-ounce box of instant banana cream pudding
- 8-ounce container of whipped topping (thawed, divided in half)
Trifle Layers
- 32 Nutter Butter cookies (16-ounce package), plus 3-4 additional cookies for garnish
- 3½–4 cups fresh banana slices (from 3–4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces)
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (just barely warmed for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the cold whole milk and instant banana cream pudding mix for 3 minutes until thickened. Fold in 4 ounces of the thawed whipped topping gently. Set this mixture aside.
- First cookie and banana layer: Place 9-10 Nutter Butter cookies in a single layer at the bottom of a 3-quart trifle bowl. Layer freshly sliced banana pieces evenly over the cookies.
- Add pudding layer: Spoon half of the banana cream pudding mixture over the banana slices and gently spread into an even layer. Clean the edges for a visually appealing layered look.
- Repeat layering: Repeat the layers by adding another 9-10 cookies, banana slices, and the remaining pudding mixture, followed by a final single layer of cookies and banana slices on top. Spread the remaining 4 ounces of whipped topping on top of the banana slices.
- 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 flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, crumble the additional 3-4 Nutter Butter cookies on top. Warm the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until smooth and drizzle it over the crumbled cookies. Serve scooped portions.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the trifle overnight to allow the cookies to soften fully and the flavors to blend.
- You can substitute the banana cream pudding with vanilla or butterscotch pudding for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of whipped topping slightly.
- Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Warm the peanut butter gently to avoid burning and to make drizzling easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Nutter Butter trifle, banana cream pudding dessert, layered trifle, peanut butter dessert, no-bake trifle
