TROPICAL TRIFLE WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE

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A refreshing and delicious tropical trifle made from fresh pineapple.

Provided by RENEEWENA

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
4 cups milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
water to cover
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (12 ounce) loaves prepared pound cake, crusts trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Mix custard powder with a few tablespoons cold milk in a bowl.
  • Pour remaining milk into a saucepan, stir in sugar, and bring to a boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add custard mixture to hot milk, stirring continuously until liquid has thickened. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Place pineapple in a large heavy pan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Strain the juice and set aside. Place pineapple pieces in a bowl.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pineapple pieces and toss to coat.
  • Layer 1/2 the pound cake in a trifle bowl. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Spread 1/2 the pineapple pieces over the cake. Spoon 1/2 the cooled custard over pineapple. Repeat layers. Spread whipped cream on top and smooth out evenly. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 127.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 268.6 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

Swaggy C: (*Joonie*)
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This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that it was very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Hassan Illahi
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This trifle was absolutely delicious! The layers of pineapple, coconut, and whipped cream were perfect, and the fresh pineapple added a wonderful burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Irshad Shar
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I made this trifle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The trifle was also very easy to make, which was a bonus.


Anwar Kiyani786
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This trifle was delicious, but I found it to be a bit too sweet. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Mosa Khan
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This trifle was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Nikki Hanzlik-True
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this trifle! The coconut and whipped cream balanced out the pineapple flavor perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Sajid Rajput
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This trifle was very easy to make and it turned out delicious! The pineapple and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the whipped cream added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Ashenafi Bizu
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the layer of coconut cream. It was so rich and creamy.


Umair raj poot
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This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that it was very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Vashiona Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly and the trifle turned out perfectly! The flavors were amazing and the texture was light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Josh Maxey
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This tropical trifle is the perfect summer dessert! It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple and coconut flavors are so delicious. I love that it's also relatively easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Alisheraz Ali
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I made this trifle for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The trifle was also very easy to make, which was a bonus. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Obiora Nicholas
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I'm not usually a big fan of trifles, but this one was surprisingly delicious. The pineapple and coconut flavors were really refreshing, and the whipped cream added a nice touch of richness. I'd definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


bunnygirl bre
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This tropical trifle was an absolute delight! The layers of pineapple, coconut, and whipped cream were perfectly balanced, and the fresh pineapple added a wonderful burst of flavor. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.