Tropical Trifle with Fresh Pineapple

A refreshing and delicious tropical dessert trifle made with fresh pineapple, pound cake, whipped cream, and vanilla custard.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 333 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• water to cover
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
• 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix custard powder with a few tablespoons cold milk in a bowl.

Step 2

Pour remaining milk into a saucepan, stir in sugar, and bring to a boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add custard mixture to hot milk, stirring continuously until liquid has thickened. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pineapple pieces and toss to coat.

Step 6

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.