Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Trifle

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (additional)
• 3 large bananas, sliced
• 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers, crushed
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• Peanut butter cups, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip together the heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Pudding: Follow the package instructions to prepare the chocolate pudding mix using the 2 cups of cold milk. Chill until set.
3. Peanut Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter with the additional 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle dish, start with a layer of crushed graham crackers. Follow with a layer of chocolate pudding, then a layer of sliced bananas, and a layer of whipped cream.
5. Add Peanut Butter: Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the whipped cream layer and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
6. Layering: Repeat the layering process until the dish is full, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
7. Garnish: Top the trifle with chopped peanut butter cups and a few more mini chocolate chips.
8. Refrigerate: Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana in every bite!