Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Trifle
A creamy, no-bake dessert featuring layers of Nutter Butter cookies, whipped cream, and fresh bananas, perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 cookies Nutter Butter cookies, plus a few extra for topping
- 3 large Ripe bananas, sliced Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness.
- 1 box Instant vanilla pudding mix Vanilla is classic, but banana cream is also delicious.
- 2 cups Cold milk For mixing with the pudding.
- 1/2 cup Sweetened condensed milk Optional but recommended for richness.
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened For the creamy base.
- 8 oz Whipped topping or freshly whipped cream For layering.
- 1/4 cup Peanut butter Optional for drizzling between layers.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until smooth. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the whipped topping.
- If desired, mix in sweetened condensed milk into the pudding for added richness.
Layering
- In a trifle bowl or large glass bowl, start by layering whole or broken Nutter Butter cookies as the base.
- Add a layer of pudding, spreading it evenly.
- Next, add a layer of the cream cheese mixture.
- Add a layer of banana slices, slightly overlapping.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the bowl.
- For the top, add a thick layer of whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed cookies and extra cookie halves.
- Optional: Drizzle warm peanut butter on top.
Notes
Chill for 2-4 hours before serving for best results. Serve in smaller portions after a heavy meal to balance richness. Optional additions include mini chocolate chips or crushed pretzels for a crunchy twist.