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

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.

Amos Sospeter
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Overall, I really enjoyed this coconut chocolate trifle. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Aly khan
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This trifle is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would prefer a lighter dessert.


abdi mobile
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and coconut together, but I thought I'd give this trifle a try. I'm glad I did, because it was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the trifle was not too sweet.


Saban Legacy
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Kensington Freeman
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this trifle, but it was worth the effort. It's a really delicious dessert.


Captain Bashi
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This trifle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Wogu Favour
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this trifle. The chocolate flavor is really dominant, so the coconut flavor is not overpowering.


Radheshyam Giri
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This trifle is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and delicious.


Towhid Hasan
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I made this trifle for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it.


gamming with noob
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This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the chocolate and coconut flavors together.


Zouq Sial
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This trifle is amazing! The combination of chocolate and coconut is heavenly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Pehlaj kumar Wadiyaro
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I love this trifle! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Namuddu Shifah
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This trifle is so decadent and delicious. The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfect together. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Rifat Ahmed
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hiraahned dks
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This coconut chocolate trifle was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The combination of chocolate and coconut is always a winner.