TIPSY, TROPICAL TRIFLE

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This Trifle is a layered dessert that has a German influence from the wine though the trifle is of English origin. This one has lemon curd which is also a favorite of the English. Given a tropical feel from the apricots, bananas, coconut, and nuts! Fusion I would Say so! The hardest part of making this is the microwaved lemon curd which take all of 10 minutes. This makes a good pot luck dessert.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 cup instant powdered milk
3 cups water
1/2 cup white wine, like a sweet german gewurztraminer
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
11 ounces angel food cake, store bought
1/2 cup toasted crushed cashews
1/2 cup toasted coconut
2 bananas, sliced
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • For Curd.
  • In a microwave safe dish, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Heat to dissolve sugar whisking after a minute.
  • Add butter and stir until it has melted and combined.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat eggs into cooled lemon mixture until well blended.
  • Return to microwave oven and cook over medium-low, whisking ever minute, about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
  • Cool.
  • Softening apricots.
  • Add white Wine to Apricots for one hour then remove from wine.
  • Pour the wine into a glass filled with ice for your self to enjoy while making trifle.
  • For Pudding.
  • Mix the pudding ingredients together whisk till smooth set aside.
  • Assembly.
  • In a trifle bowl place half of the angel food cake follow with 1/2 of the lemon curd, pudding, apricots, bananas, 1/3 coconut, cashews and cool whip.
  • Repeat with second layer.
  • Top with 1/3 of cool whip garnish with rest of cashews a coconut.
  • Refrigerate till ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 450.8, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 54.7, Protein 8.3

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This trifle is a must-try for any dessert lover. It's delicious, easy to make, and sure to impress.


Silvano Komazec
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I love this trifle! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Christine Weir
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This trifle is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Mohamed Safwane Miloudi
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This trifle is a great dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayaz RaJpóÒt
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This trifle was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanto Kumar
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This trifle was a perfect way to end a special dinner. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


allah wadayo
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The trifle was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Nayab iqbal Numurde
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This trifle was absolutely amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Wll Manka
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This trifle was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit and whipped cream were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Sharynlyn Hannes
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I made this trifle for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


ishrat hashmi hashmi
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This trifle was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Omar Idris
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This trifle was a perfect way to end a special dinner. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayhan media
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The trifle was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Marion Shiny
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This trifle was absolutely amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


LIL_TUTTLE _55
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This trifle was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making this again.


Sulaiman Islam
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I made this trifle for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit and whipped cream were the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again soon!


Rhoda Amankwaah
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This trifle was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors was perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.