Cooking Time
20 minutesPrep Time
40 minutesServing Size
12 to 16This isn’t your traditional trifle. It starts with golden, ginger-kissed churros made tender in the dough and perfectly crisp in the fryer thanks to Wesson Canola Oil. The result? Light, airy churros with a delicate crunch that soak up every layer without turning heavy. It’s a fun, flavor-packed upgrade that makes this dessert unforgettable.
From there, it’s all sunshine and indulgence. A silky mango custard brings bright, tropical sweetness, while ripe banana adds mellow creaminess. Rich dulce de leche anchors each spoonful with deep caramel notes, and clouds of softly whipped cream finish it all off. A sprinkle of toasted coconut ties everything together with just the right hint of island-inspired flair.
Perfect for summer entertaining, backyard barbecues, or any gathering that calls for something a little extra, this layered trifle is as stunning in a glass bowl as it is satisfying to dig into. Even better? It’s make-ahead friendly, giving the flavors time to mingle and making hosting feel effortless.
Sweet, spiced, creamy, and sun-kissed—this Tropical Churro Trifle delivers bold layers and big flavor in every scoop.
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Ingredients
Method
Churros
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside
In a bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, ginger and salt.
In a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, 3 tbsp sugar and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add flour mixture and beat until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Add 1 egg and continue to beat until mixture comes back together. Add remaining egg and beat until mixture is smooth. Transfer dough to a large piping bag fitted with a medium size star tip.
On the prepared baking sheets, pipe batter in long lines. Freeze for 30 minutes or until batter is partially frozen and stiff.
In a deep fryer or large heavy bottom pot, preheat Wesson Canola Oil to 350°F. Oil should be at least 3” deep.
In a small bowl, combine remaining cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
Remove sheets from freezer and cut churro dough into 4” lengths. Fry in batches turning halfway through for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil and let drain on a wire rack for 1 minute. Toss in cinnamon sugar.
Mango Custard
To make mango custard, in a medium heat proof bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and 1/2 cup milk. Set aside.
Pulse diced mango in a blender or food processor until reduced to pulp. Transfer mango to a saucepan and whisk in remaining milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and temper sugar mixture by pouring 1 cup of hot mango into it and whisking to combine. Pour tempered mixture back into saucepan, whisk to combine and return to heat. Cook, whisking until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour mixture into heatproof bowl and cover surface of custard with cling film or parchment paper and allow to cool completely.
Assembly Method
Whip cream with sugar until it forms soft peaks. Slice bananas crosswise into 1/4” slices.
Layer dulce de leche at the bottom of an 8”-10” trifle bowl (any deep glass bowl will work). Top with a layer of churros, banana and mango cream. Place another layer of churros and top with whipped cream and toasted coconut! Get creative with additional fruits and layers!
Chef’s tip: make ahead! Trifle is best when it is made 24 hours ahead of time so that all the flavors can blend.
If you are preparing trifle the day before serving, whip the cream and top the trifle up to two hours before serving.
Churros can be made up to two days ahead. Once cooled completely, store in a paper towel lined airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated. Mango custard can also be made ahead and stored covered and refrigerated until ready to use.
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