Tropical Rum Trifle

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Tropical Rum Trifle
45 min.
12
533kcal

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Indulge in a tropical escape with our delightful Tropical Rum Trifle, a dessert that promises to transport your taste buds to sun-kissed beaches and swaying palm trees. This gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of vibrant flavors and textures. With layers of luscious coconut cream custard, fresh fruits, and toasted macadamia nuts, each spoonful is a harmonious blend of sweetness and crunch.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this trifle serves 12, making it the perfect centerpiece for gatherings, parties, or simply a special family dinner. The combination of ripe bananas, juicy mangoes, and succulent pineapple chunks creates a refreshing fruit medley, while the coconut-flavored rum adds a hint of island flair that elevates this dessert to new heights. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and garnished with toasted coconut and macadamia nuts, it’s a visual delight that will impress your guests.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love. So gather your ingredients, channel your inner culinary artist, and get ready to create a tropical masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  bananas sliced
  • 12 servings coconut cream custard 
  • 0.3 cup coconut-flavored rum 
  • 0.7 cup macadamia nuts toasted chopped
  • 12 servings garnishes: mango toasted
  •  mangoes peeled cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
  • 20 ounce pineapple chunks in syrup undrained canned
  • 10.8 ounce round cake frozen thawed thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 1.3 cups coconut or sweetened flaked toasted
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill 20 minutes.
  2. Remove fruit from bowl with a slotted spoon, reserving syrup mixture.
  3. Brush pound cake slices with syrup mixture. Arrange half of slices in bottom of 4-quart bowl or trifle bowl. Top with half each of mango mixture, banana slices, Coconut Cream Custard, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Repeat layers.
  4. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  5. Add vanilla; beat until blended.
  6. Spread evenly over top of trifle. Cover and chill 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Garnish, if desired.
  8. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Malibu Caribbean Rum with Coconut Flavor.
  9. *1 (24-ounce) jar refrigerated mango, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories533kcal
Protein4.25%
Fat63.21%
Carbs32.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.54
Glycemic Load
4.76
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.43608687235%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.79mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:532.82kcal
26.64%
Fat:39.46g
60.7%
Saturated Fat:12.14g
75.87%
Carbohydrates:45.71g
15.24%
Net Carbohydrates:39.72g
14.44%
Sugar:31.41g
34.9%
Cholesterol:48.32mg
16.11%
Sodium:193.48mg
8.41%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.02%
100%
Protein:5.97g
11.93%
Manganese:1.78mg
88.95%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.59%
Fiber:5.98g
23.93%
Vitamin C:19.31mg
23.4%
Copper:0.44mg
21.85%
Magnesium:73.81mg
18.45%
Vitamin A:740.16IU
14.8%
Phosphorus:139.83mg
13.98%
Iron:2.5mg
13.88%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.76%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.1%
Potassium:406.25mg
11.61%
Vitamin B3:2mg
10%
Folate:38.49µg
9.62%
Selenium:6.38µg
9.12%
Calcium:76.22mg
7.62%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.05%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.66%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.23%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.45%
Vitamin K:2.56µg
2.44%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.54%
Source:My Recipes