Strawberry and Coconut Trifle

A delicious vegetarian layered dessert featuring coconut custard, marinated strawberries, kiwi, sponge cake, and a creamy mascarpone topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 857.1 kcals 5142.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.1 grams 492.6 grams
Fat 54.7 grams 328.2 grams
Protein 10.4 grams 62.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Sponge Cake
ready-made madeira cake, swiss roll or muffins
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
6
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
200
ml
Double Cream
whipped until soft peaks form
Fruits
400
g
Strawberries
hulled and chopped into large chunks
2
piece
Kiwi Fruit
peeled and sliced
GrainsCereals
Liquids
400
ml
55
ml
Orange Liqueur
plus extra for drizzling
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
split, seeds scraped out
50
g

Steps

  • Whisk egg yolks and caster sugar in a bowl until pale and thickened.
  • Mix in the flour well.
  • Heat coconut milk and vanilla seeds in a saucepan over low heat until boiling.
  • Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
  • Return mixture to the pan, bring to a boil, and simmer for five minutes while stirring.
  • Pour custard into a clean bowl, cover with film, and chill until cold.
  • Fold whipped cream into the chilled coconut custard.
  • Marinate strawberries with icing sugar and orange liqueur in the fridge for one hour.
  • Place cake chunks into a serving bowl and drizzle with extra orange liqueur.
  • Layer marinated strawberries and kiwi slices over the cake.
  • Soften strawberry jam with hot water and pour over the fruit and cake.
  • Spoon coconut custard on top and chill for at least two hours or overnight.
  • Whip cream to stiff peaks and gently mix with mascarpone.
  • Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the custard and sprinkle with toasted coconut.