Chocolate Pineapple Trifle Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pineapple Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 cups cold milk, divided; 3 large; s, lightly beaten; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix; 1/3 cup water; 2 teaspoons rum extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; Pineapple chunks and grated chocolate, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups cold milk, divided
3 large
s, lightly beaten
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Pineapple chunks and grated chocolate, optional

1
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Meanwhile, for pineapple pudding, combine sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir 1/2 cup hot mixture into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer.
2
Remove from the heat; stir in pineapple and vanilla. Pour into a bowl; press a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap on top of pudding. Refrigerate, without stirring, until cooled. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Chill.
3
To assemble, cut cooled cake into 1-in. cubes. Place a third of the cake in a 3-1/2-qt. trifle dish. Combine water and rum extract; drizzle a third over the cake. Top with pineapple pudding, a third of the cake and a third of the rum mixture. Layer with the chocolate pudding and remaining cake and rum mixture. Cover and chill.
4
Just before serving, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over cake. Garnish with pineapple and grated chocolate if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 4 cups cold milk, divided, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pineapple Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Pineapple Trifle

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