Banana Nut Trifle with Orange Curd

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a baking dish with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the chopped walnuts, flour, sugar, eggs, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely before slicing into small cubes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and fluffy. It's best to use an electric mixer for this step.

*Refrigerate* the creamy topping until you’re ready to assemble the trifle.

In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir continuously to prevent curdling.

Add in the cubed butter, one piece at a time, stirring until the curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon. *Remove* from heat and let it cool completely.

In a trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the ingredients starting with a layer of banana nut biscuit cubes. Follow with a layer of the creamy topping, then spread a layer of the orange curd.

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the creamy topping. *Garnish* with extra walnuts or orange zest if desired. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor.