Best 2 Coconut Chocolate Trifle Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Coconut Chocolate Trifle, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dessert combines the richness of chocolate with the tropical sweetness of coconut, creating a harmonious balance that is sure to impress. Discover the perfect blend of creamy custard, fluffy sponge cake, and a luscious coconut chocolate mousse, all adorned with a crown of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. But that's not all! Embark on a dessert adventure with our collection of tantalizing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From the decadent Chocolate Trifle with layers of chocolate pudding and brownie bits to the refreshing Mango Trifle bursting with tropical flavors, our recipes cater to every palate. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and create memories that will linger long after the last bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE COCONUT TRIFLE

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This delicious trifle consists of 4 layers: homemade chocolate custard, coconut custard, ladyfingers, and whipped cream and everything is made from scratch!

Provided by terezinha

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ½ cups shredded coconut
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup milk, or as needed
15 ladyfingers
1 ¼ cups shredded coconut
1 tablespoon shaved dark chocolate

Steps:

Combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, milk, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened into a custard, about 10 minutes.
Divide custard between 2 bowls. Mix 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut into the first bowl of custard. Fold cocoa powder into the second bowl of custard. Let custard mixtures cool, about 10 minutes.
Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Pour 1/4 cup milk into a shallow bowl. Dip ladyfingers briefly in milk and arrange in the bottom of a glass trifle bowl. Spoon coconut custard on top. Layer remaining ladyfingers and chocolate custard on top. Smooth whipped cream over the top.
Place 1 1/4 cup shredded coconut in a small skillet over low heat. Cook and stir until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool.
Sprinkle toasted coconut and chocolate over whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate until flavors meld, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 131 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

COCONUT CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

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"This luscious dessert will wow everyone who sees it, let alone tries it," promises Donna Cline of Pensacola, Florida. Apricot preserves add a fruity touch to the pleasing pairing of chocolate and toasted coconut in this easy-to-assemble trifle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice, divided
4 ounces German sweet chocolate
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix

Steps:

Trim crust from top, sides and bottom of cake. Cut cake into 16 slices. Spread preserves over eight slices; top with remaining cake. Cut into 1-in. cubes. , Place in a 2-qt. serving bowl; drizzle with 1/3 cup orange juice. Chop chocolate; set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish. Sprinkle remaining chocolate and 1 cup coconut over cake. , In a large bowl, combine the milk, cream, dry pudding mix and remaining orange juice; beat on low for 2 minutes. Spoon over cake. Sprinkle with remaining coconut and reserved chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the trifle will taste. Use fresh fruit, dark chocolate, and full-fat coconut milk.
Make the trifle ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set. You can make the trifle up to 24 hours in advance.
Don't overbeat the whipped cream: Overbeaten whipped cream will be grainy and not as fluffy. Beat the cream until it is just stiff enough to hold peaks.
Garnish the trifle with fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or coconut flakes: This will make the trifle look more festive and appealing.

Conclusion:

This coconut chocolate trifle is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of chocolate cake, coconut pudding, whipped cream, and fresh fruit, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this coconut chocolate trifle a try. You won't be disappointed.