Tropical Trifle with Fresh Pineapple

Description

A refreshing and delicious tropical trifle made from fresh pineapple.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Mix custard powder with a few tablespoons cold milk in a bowl.
  2. Pour remaining milk into a saucepan
  3. stir in sugar
  4. and bring to a boil over medium heat
  5. about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Add custard mixture to hot milk
  7. stirring continuously until liquid has thickened. Set aside to cool completely.
  8. Place pineapple in a large heavy pan
  9. cover with water
  10. and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool
  11. about 30 minutes. Strain the juice and set aside. Place pineapple pieces in a bowl.
  12. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pineapple pieces and toss to coat.
  13. 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.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 15

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