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Tropical Pineapple Coconut Trifle

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A layered tropical delight of fluffy cake, juicy pineapple, creamy whipped topping, and sweet coconut flakes, this vibrant trifle is crowned with whipped cream and cherries for the ultimate summer dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 store-bought or homemade sponge cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss diced pineapple with pineapple juice and vanilla extract. Set aside to soak.
  2. In individual dessert glasses or a large trifle bowl, layer as follows: a handful of cake cubes, a spoonful of soaked pineapple, a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
  3. Repeat the layers until the glass is nearly full.
  4. Top with a final swirl of whipped cream, a generous sprinkle of coconut, and 2–3 maraschino cherries.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh pineapple with canned if fresh is not available.
  • Use coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Best served cold for a refreshing treat.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg