Drunken Strawberry Coconut Trifle is an adults only dessert made with coconut rum soaked cookies, strawberry whipped cream, coconut rum whipped cream, whipped coconut cream, and fresh strawberries. This trifle tastes cool, light, and refreshing making it a perfect summer treat.
Okay guys, it's time to serve you up something decadent. What I love about this trifle is that it's indulgent yet doesn't taste heavy, rich, or super sweet. The Coconut rum soaked vanilla wafer cookies provide that oomph! factor; the whipped cream layers are light, smooth, and silky; the strawberries bring in freshness; the whipped coconut cream provides an extra layer of creamy coconut goodness.
This no-cook-no-bake strawberry coconut trifle is the perfect dessert for the adult table. It works well for intimate get togethers or a larger crowd. This recipe makes four servings but can easily be doubled or multiplied. And if there are minors in the group, they too can enjoy the virgin variety—just omit the rum. We aim to please!!
Just when you think you heard everything, there is another reason to love this dessert—it can be made ahead of time. Simply assemble everything a day ahead and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. The powdered sugar not only sweetens the whipped cream, it also acts as a stabilizer, enabling the cream to hold its shape and prevents it from weeping.
Give this a try. You're going to love it!
Give this a try. You're going to love it!
Helpful tips:
- This recipe uses a hair shy of one pint of heavy cream. Save the excess cream for your morning coffee or tea. Or add it to your sauces.
- If your strawberries are tart and not fully ripe, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon granulated after dicing to sweeten.
- Adding 1 teaspoon coconut extract to 1/2 cup of regular rum is a good substitute for coconut rum.
- For best results, dip only enough vanilla wafer cookies for each trifle as you work.
- Reserve the unused liquid from the can of coconut cream for other purposes: add to mixed drinks, use as a sugar substitute, add to baked goods.
- Chilling the mixing bowls, beaters, and cream of coconut before use is recommended but not essential. I don't and my whipped creams come out just fine.
COCONUT TRIFLE
INGREDIENTS:
1 pint whole strawberries (about 2 cups diced)
1/2 to 1 tsp. granulated sugar (optional)
1 (15 oz.) can cream of coconut, separated
48 vanilla wafer cookies
1/3 cup coconut rum
1/8 cup toasted coconut for garnish (optional)
48 vanilla wafer cookies
1/3 cup coconut rum
1/8 cup toasted coconut for garnish (optional)
For the coconut rum whipped cream:
3/4 cup cold heavy cream
3 tbsp. powdered sugar
2 tsp. coconut rum
3 tbsp. powdered sugar
2 tsp. coconut rum
For the strawberry whipped cream:
1 1/4 cup cold heavy cream
1/4 leveled tsp. strawberry flavored drink mix (I use Kool-Aid)
2/3 cup powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
Hull strawberries with a paring knife. Cut into small dices. If tart, sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Set aside.
Remove 1/2 cup of the solids from the can cream of coconut and place in a small mixing bowl. Reserve the remainder of the can content for other uses. Beat the coconut cream on medium high until it becomes thick, creamy, and white (about 1-2 minutes). There will be more than enough whipped coconut cream for tis recipe. Set aside.
Scrape excess coconut cream off beater. Place 3/4 cup heavy cream and 2 teaspoons rum in a small mixing bowl. Beat on medium, increasing to medium high. When cream begins to thicken and increases in volume, gradually add powdered sugar. Beat until cream is smooth, fluffy, and holds a stiff peak. This should only take a minute or two.
Scrape excess whipped cream off beater. Place 1 1/4 cup heavy cream and strawberry flavored drink mix in a medium mixing bowl. Beat on medium, increasing to medium high. When cream begins to thicken and increases in volume, gradually add powdered sugar. Beat until cream is smooth, fluffy, and holds a stiff peak. This should only take a minute or two.
To assemble each trifle: Quickly dip 12 vanilla wafer cookies into a small bowl of coconut rum. Allow excess rum to drip back into bowl. Rough chop cookies into small pieces. Layer each trifle glass (12 oz. or larger) as follows, eyeballing the quantities:
- First layer: half of the rum soaked cookies.
- Second layer: 1/8 of strawberry whipped cream.
- Third layer: 1/8 of the strawberries, drained of juices.
- Fourth layer: 1/4 of the rum whipped cream
Garnish with toasted coconuts and a strawberry slice. Repeat assembly steps for the remaining trifles. Chill for 1 hour or overnight.
Makes 4 servings.
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