Summer is the perfect time for light and refreshing desserts to enjoy after dinner or during a cookout. If you’re looking for a tropical dessert to enjoy, you can’t go wrong with a Piña Colada Trifle.
This layered dessert is a slight twist on the classic Piña Colada cocktail, but in dessert form. Keep reading to learn more about what makes a great trifle and how to make the perfect Piña Colada Trifle!
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What is a Trifle?
A trifle is a classic dessert that is typically made with layers of cake, custard or pudding, fruit, and whipped cream. There are many variations of a trifle, but it’s all about the layers and textures. The layered dessert is technically British in origin, but it has become a popular dessert all over the world.
What is a Piña Colada?
A Piña Colada is a tropical cocktail that originated in Puerto Rico. It’s made with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and rum. The tropical flavors make it a perfect summer drink, but you can also enjoy the flavors in dessert form with a Piña Colada Trifle.
Do I have to use rum?
Rum enhances the flavors and gives the dessert a boozy kick but it’s still delicious without the rum. If you want all the flavor without the alcohol you can use a non-alcoholic rum like this one from Ritual Zero Proof.
What to use as a Pound Cake Alternative?
You can use store-bought pound cake or bake your own. Any type of plain vanilla cake would work, but you could experiment with different cakes that have coconut or pineapple flavors for extra flavor in this tropical dessert.
How To Make A Pina Colada Trifle
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of pound cake
- 4 tablespoons of rum
- 4 tablespoons of simple syrup
- ½ cup of heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon of rum (optional)
- 1 cup of chopped pineapple (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup of shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions:
- Dip pound cake in the rum and simple syrup mixture.
- Make the whipped cream with heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and a dash of rum.
- Layer the cake, chopped pineapple, shredded coconut, and whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the glass is full.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Piña Colada Trifle Recipe (for two servings):
Pina Colada Trifle
Ingredients
- 4 slices of pound cake
- 4 tablespoons rum
- 4 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon rum optional
- 1 cup chopped pineapple fresh or canned
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
Instructions
- Dip pound cake in the rum and simple syrup mixture.
- Make the whipped cream with heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and a dash of rum.
- Layer the cake, chopped pineapple, shredded coconut, and whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the glass is full.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Piña Colada Trifle is a perfect dessert to enjoy during summer when you’re looking for a tropical and refreshing dessert. With its layers of cake, pineapple, shredded coconut, and whipped cream, it’s a perfect dessert for a cookout or dinner party.
The recipe can be easily adjusted to make a large trifle if you’re feeding a crowd. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of the tropics in trifle form.
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