Banana Trifle: Recipe + 14 Step-by-Step Photos

Banana trifle is the perfect dessert to whip up in a hurry, as it doesn't require a lot of time to make. The recipe is simple enough that even a novice baker can easily recreate it.

Nutritional value per serving

328 kcal

Proteins: 5.5 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 6

It's best to make the trifle ahead of time and refrigerate it, covering the surface with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. This will allow the layers of the dessert to fully soak and meld together, making the banana treat even more delicious. Just be sure to decorate the dessert just before serving.

If not eaten all at once, you can store the trifle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you leave it longer, the whipped cream will dry out and lose its shape, although it won't spoil right away.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

How to make banana trifle at home?

Ingredients

Servings

For the biscuit:

Flour

230 G
Baking powder

1 tsp
Cocoa powder

65 G
Sunflower oil

60 G
Butter

60 G
Milk

260 G
Sugar

280 G
Egg C1

2 pcs

For the cream:

Cream 33%

300 ml
Powdered sugar

3 tbsp
Cottage cheese

100 G

For the glaze:

Dark chocolate

100 G
Cream 33%

100 ml

For decoration:

Banana

2 pcs
Waffle crumbs

2 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer until a soft and airy mixture is obtained.

Step 2

Add the chopped butter and beat until completely incorporated. The butter should be at room temperature and slightly melted.

Step 3

Pour in sunflower oil and mix well again.

Step 4

Add warm milk and beat for another 10-20 seconds.

Step 5

Sift the flour mixed with baking powder into a bowl in two stages, mixing well each time with a mixer before adding the next portion.

Step 6

Repeat the same with cocoa, adding it gradually to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 7

Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan and smooth the surface. Alternatively, place a 26 cm diameter ring on a baking sheet, grease the sides, and dust with flour. Line the ring with foil or parchment paper.

Step 8

Bake the sponge cake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 40-45 minutes. Always check for doneness with a toothpick. Remove from the oven, let it cool, and crumble it into small, uniform pieces with your hands.

Step 9

Whip the cold cream with the powdered sugar until thick. Add the cream cheese and continue mixing until smooth and thick. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a wide round tip.

Step 10

Choose any convenient molds and line the bottom with a layer of crumbs. Spread cream on top. Cut the bananas into slices, then in half, and arrange them in another layer, several per mold.

Step 11

We repeat the layers and finish forming the dessert with a layer of cream, which we squeeze on top and then smooth out with a soft silicone spatula.

Step 12

Heat the cream until warm in the microwave or over a double boiler, but do not bring it to a boil. Dissolve the chocolate in it until a smooth glaze is formed. Let it cool until lukewarm, and only then pour 1 tablespoon at a time onto the dessert and smooth it out. If you pour the glaze hot, it will mix with the buttercream and form white streaks.

Step 13

Place banana slices on top and sprinkle with wafer crumbs or cornflakes. Let the chocolate glaze set completely.

Step 14

The banana trifle is ready. If you have time, refrigerate it for 1-2 hours to allow the dessert to set and become even more delicious.

The nuances of banana trifle decoration

If you plan to make a lot of trifles and serve them for a special occasion, take a slightly different approach. Be sure to sprinkle the bananas with lemon juice to prevent them from browning and ruining the presentation.

It's important to serve banana trifle in clear glass containers so all the layers are clearly visible. Therefore, you can use ramekins, stemmed glasses, tumblers, or special molds. The key is to arrange the layers at approximately the same thickness so they all look beautiful in the clear glass.

Flavor combinations with banana

Between the sponge and cream layers, another layer—fruit or berry—would look wonderful. You can layer banana slices with strawberries, raspberries, or exotic fruits like kiwi, mango, or pineapple. You can also use vibrant, flavorful jams, not just fresh fruit.

Enjoy your meal and let this banana trifle become a wonderful decoration for your table!

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