Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups cold whole milk
- 1 (5.1-ounce) package instant banana cream pudding
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 16 ounces Nutter Butter cookies
- 3 ½ to 4 cups fresh banana slices
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant banana cream pudding for 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding until fully combined and smooth.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the peanut butter for 15–20 seconds until pourable. Set aside.
- Crush or roughly chop the Nutter Butter cookies.
- To assemble the trifle, layer crushed cookies in the bottom of a trifle dish or large glass bowl.
- Add a layer of banana slices, followed by a layer of pudding mixture.
- Drizzle lightly with warm peanut butter.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Tips & Variations
- For extra texture, reserve some crushed cookies to sprinkle on top before serving.
- To prevent bananas from browning, toss slices lightly with lemon juice before layering.
- This dessert can be made up to 24 hours ahead for easy entertaining.