This tropical mango trifle has layers of spongey angel food cake, mango puree and fresh mango chunks, coconut whipped cream, and toasted coconut flakes. It's bright, fruity, and creamy all in one bite.
Timing tip: Make the angel food cake a day ahead of time. Also, add the can of coconut cream to the fridge at least 12 hours before making the recipe.
Cut angel food cake (using a serrated knife in a sawing motion) into 1 inch cubes and set aside. Note that only ⅓ of the angel food cake will be used.
1 angel food cake
Cut the flesh from 3 mangoes into bite sized pieces (about ½”) and place into a bowl. Add the flesh from the other three to a blender and puree until smooth. You’ll need about 1 cup of mango puree.
6 mangoes
Add the coconut cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or use a hand mixer) and whip until broken down and smooth, scraping the sides a few times.
1 cup coconut cream
Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on low until combined, then increase the speed to medium high and whip until thickened and stiff peaks form on the tip of the whisk. Scrape down the sides halfway through.
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, ⅓ cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
Trifle Assembly
Add a thin layer of mango puree to the bottom of the bowl. Add one even layer of angel food cake pieces on top, squeezing them in together.
Spread on ⅓ of the whipped cream over top of the angel food cake, then cover the whipped cream with a thin layer of mango puree. Disperse chunks of mango and raspberries around the edge of the bowl and scattered in the center.
12 oz fresh raspberries
Repeat with the angel food cake, ⅓ whipped cream, mango puree, and fruit.
End with the remaining whipped cream and spread it evenly to meet the edges.
Allow the trifle to rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Before serving, toast the coconut flakes in a pan over medium heat, tossing until golden. Remove to a plate to cool. Slice extra pieces of mango and add to the top along with fresh raspberries and sprinkle over the toasted coconut.
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Serve by scooping a large spoonful into a bowl or plates.
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Notes
Store the trifle covered in the fridge for no more than 48 hours.Assembly tips:
Pay close attention to the layering on the outer edge showing against the glass.
Use a piping bag to add the whipped cream and mango puree in a circle around the edge, then it can just be dolloped and spread into the middle.
Alternate the fruit nicely around the edge, then just sprinkle it into the center randomly.