Dessert: United Kingdom – Classic Trifle with Banana, Passion Fruit and Coconut

Name: Classic Trifle with Banana, Passion Fruit and Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 8 oz / 225 g store-bought sponge cake or ladyfingers; 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) sherry or orange juice; 2 cups (480 ml) custard (homemade or ready-made); 3 ripe bananas, sliced; 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped with 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar; 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) fresh passion fruit pulp; 1 / 2 cup (40 g) shredded coconut, toasted

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Classic Trifle with Banana, Passion Fruit and Coconut recipe

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 1 hr

Total 1 hr 25 min

Ingredients

8 oz / 225 g store-bought sponge cake or ladyfingers
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) sherry or orange juice
2 cups (480 ml) custard (homemade or ready-made)
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped with 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) fresh passion fruit pulp
1 / 2 cup (40 g) shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

1. Cut sponge into cubes, place a layer in a trifle bowl and sprinkle with sherry or juice to moisten.
2. Spoon a layer of custard over sponge, then scatter banana slices and a little toasted coconut.
3. Repeat layers if bowl allows, finishing with whipped cream on top.
4. Spoon passion fruit pulp over the cream and sprinkle with remaining toasted shredded coconut. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 315 kcal

Carbohydrates: 36.3 g

Protein: 7 g

Fat: 16 g

Saturated fat: 8.6 g

Cholesterol: 159 mg

Fiber: 0.6 g

Sodium: 92 mg

Potassium: 124 mg

Calcium: 48 mg

Iron: 2.09 mg

Vitamin A: 220 µg RAE

Vitamin C: 7.9 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T17:53:44+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.

Recipe Metadata

Recipe ID

1698

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Not set

URL

https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1698

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!