Let’s see… Nutella, bananas, oreos and whipped cream… yep, it might be appropriate to call this Banana Nutella Trifle “heaven in a glass”!
I’m guessing that by now (unless this is your first visit to my site) you’ve figured out that I have a “thing” for layered desserts and trifles! Maybe my book (Glorious Layered Desserts) gave me away?
After filling an entire book with them, I still can’t stop making layered desserts!
There are two things I love about these kinds of pretty treats…
First, I love having a perfect serving all to myself…no slicing, no sharing.
Second, I love a dessert that has several textures and flavors all working together… sweet, creamy, crunchy… I guess I’m just one of those “I’ll take one of everything” people! =)
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This Banana Nutella Trifle is actually just a slight variation of a dessert from my book. The version in the book has a layer of sponge cake (instead of oreo crumble) between the Nutella cream. Both options are delicious!
Feel free to play around with other variations as well… I’m sure a layer of brownie pieces would be delicious, or a layer of store-bought (or homemade) pound cake.
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Now grab a spoon and dig in! =)
How to Make Banana Nutella Trifle
Banana Nutella Trifle
Ingredients
Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Nutella Cream
- 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 block
- 1/3 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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).
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.
- 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.
It says up to 2 hours in fridge…can I leave it for longer? I wanted to bring this to Thanksgiving dinner and it would need to sit for several hours.
Yes, a couple more hours should be fine. Just wait to add any fresh banana to the top of the trifles until shortly before serving.
What a dessert
Yummy i loved it
Hi, I got this recipe awhile ago from Flipboard, and have actually made it several times, not just salivated all over my phone!! I just wanted to thank you so much for your creativity and sharing this special (and relatively easy to make) dessert. The combination of the parts – especially the banana is outstanding! There are not many dessert recipes that I consider keeping, but this one makes me smile and definitely in the top ten of my favorite recipes, both for making and eating! Thanks again.
I could replace cream cheese with banana angel delight
You must live in CA with you pushing Challenge products. I live in WI and only support WI farmers. We ARE the dairy state after all 😀
Yes, I’m a California girl through and through =) I do love promoting California agriculture, which is easy to do when we’re the top producer of so many foods (including milk and butter). Of course, I’ll gladly enjoy good quality food from any state in this beautiful country! =)
Is there an alternative to cream cheese? I’m sure it’s wonderful, but I have a picky eater who can smell it a mile away. How do you think yogurt would work instead?
Hi Ashley,
I love cream cheese, but I know many don’t feel the same =) I have only made the recipe as listed, but I’d encourage you to experiment. I do think that yogurt could work, but you may need to adjust the sugar a bit. If you use yogurt with added sugar (such as vanilla yogurt) you might want to omit the powdered sugar. If you use plain yogurt (with no sugar), you may need to up the measurement of powdered sugar a bit to offset the tang of plain yogurt.
If making for a trifle bowl would you alter the recipe at all?
I’m doing this today, I doubled it for the trifle bowl and I’m adding g an angel food cake layer
If making the banana nutella trifle in a trifle bowl, would you double this recipe?
Thank you
Looks lovely! I am going to make it for tomorrow. If I omit the banana, will it keep overnight, or should I make it in the morning?
OMG this trifle looks amazing! I’d like to have one at the moment, but here in Austria it’s almost 11 p.m., so I guess a little too late, isn’t it 😉
Love, Lisa