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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 125 g
(Approx. 12 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories From Fat 290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32 g 49%
Saturated Fat 19 g 95%
Trans Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 135 mg 45%
Sodium 180 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 25 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 12 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A 25% Iron 4%
Vitamin C 6% Calcium 8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Texas Tropical Trifle

Prep Time
2 h 20 m
Cook Time
N/A
Total Time
2 h 20 m
Serves
12  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 12 Servings

16 Oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar, divided use
1/4 cup(s) orange juice
2 Tbsp coconut extract, divided use
2 drops each yellow and red food coloring
2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
7 Oz ladyfingers, crispy, crush 4 for topping
1 cup(s) bananas, ripe bananas, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup(s) unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
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Instructions

1
In large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, orange juice, 1 tablespoon coconut extract and food coloring. Set aside.
2
Whip heavy cream in a metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and remaining coconut extract. Set aside.
3
Assemble trifle: layer 1/3 of ladyfingers in a 3 quart trifle glass bowl. Top with 1/2 the cream cheese mixture and 1/2 the chopped bananas. Repeat in the same order for a second layer (minus the 4 reserved ladyfingers).
4
Garnish with whipped cream, crushed ladyfingers and toasted coconut. Chill 2 hours and serve.
5
Chef's note: To toast coconut, place flakes on non-stick cookie sheet and place under broiler until lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.