Banana Nutella Trifle

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana nutella trifle

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 38

Servings:

Calories: 738kcal

This Banana Nutella Trifle is a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert that layers rich Nutella cream, velvety whipped cream, ripe bananas, and a crunchy Oreo crumble. The creamy textures and bold flavors make it the perfect treat for any occasion

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Ingredients

Oreo Crumble

10 whole oreos
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Whipped Cream

½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Nutella Cream

4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 block
⅓ cup Nutella hazelnut spread
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup powdered sugar
2 ripe bananas

Instructions

Prepare Oreo Crumble

Place cookies (cookie and filling) in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush the cookies.
10 whole oreos
Place crumbs in a bowl and pour melted butter onto crumbs. Stir until crumbs are evenly moist. Spread crumbs onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 350*F for 6-8 minutes.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Remove from oven and allow to cool. (Crumbs may appear soft and/or oily when still hot, but will become crisper as they cool).

Whipped Cream

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla and powdered sugar (while mixing) and continue to beat until the cream has more than doubled in volume and when you stop the mixer and lift up the whisk, the cream stays in place. Be careful not to over beat, or the cream will become clumpy and too stiff.
½ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Scoop finished whipped cream into a bowl and keep in the fridge as you prepare the remaining layers.

Prepare Nutella Cream

In the bowl of an electric mixer (no need to wash if there are small remnants of whipped cream), beat cream cheese until smooth.
4 ounces cream cheese
Add Nutella and blend until fully incorporated. Continue mixing and slowly pour in heavy cream. Beat until the cream is fully incorporated and the mixture has thickened and increase in volume.
⅓ cup Nutella, ½ cup heavy cream
Add vanilla and powdered sugar (while mixing). Mix until all ingredients are well blended and the mixture is light and fluffy. Place in the refrigerator until ready to assemble desserts (up to 2 hours).
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Assemble Dessert

Both the whipped cream and the Nutella cream can be placed (separately) in a large piping bag or large ziplock bag for easy (and prettier) layering. You may also simply spoon those elements into the dishes.
Slice bananas.
2 ripe bananas
Begin assembly by adding a spoonful of oreo crumble to the bottom of each dish. Add a layer of Nutella cream, then a layer of sliced banana. Repeat layers... crumbs, Nutella, bananas. Add a layer of whipped cream and garnish with a slice or two of banana and a few oreo crumbs.
Garnish just before serving. If making ahead, the desserts can be store in the refrigerator (without the garnish) for up to 2 hours. Save 1/2 of a banana (in the peel) and slice just before serving.

Notes

Storage Information

Refrigerator: Store the trifle in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be kept for up to 2 days, but for the best taste and texture, try to enjoy it within 24 hours.
Make Ahead: If you’re making this ahead of time, it’s best to store the banana slices and Oreo crumbs separately. Add them as garnish just before serving to keep them fresh and prevent the bananas from turning brown or the Oreo crumbs from getting soggy.

Feel free to use canned whipped cream in place of homemade (as listed).

If you are planning to make the desserts and eat them immediately, you could skip the butter and baking of the Oreo crumble and simply crush the Oreos and use as is.

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