Prosperity Pineapple & Mandarin Trifle

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this bright and festive trifle, layered with pineapple and mandarin oranges, the symbols of wealth and good luck. Creamy, light and easy to assemble, it’s a dessert that brings joy and prosperity to the family table.

Prosperity Pineapple & Mandarin Trifle

Serves 12

Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins incl. chilling

Ingredients

Pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)	400g (reserve 160ml juice)
Cold milk	480ml
Instant vanilla pudding mix	96g total
Sour cream	240ml
Mandarin oranges, drained	310g
Angel food cake, prepared and cut into 2.5cm cubes	1 cake (225–280g)
Frozen whipped topping, thawed	240g
Orange extract	1/2 tsp
Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted	30g

Cooking Method

Step 01	In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, reserved pineapple juice and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes until soft-set.
Step 02	Whisk in the sour cream, then fold in the drained pineapple and mandarin oranges.
Step 03	In a 3 litre trifle bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, followed by a third of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
Step 04	Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 05	Combine the thawed whipped topping with the orange extract and spread over the top of the trifle.
Step 06	Sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.