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Lemon Blueberry Trifle Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Trifle Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Lemon blueberry trifle promises a delightful dance of zesty citrus and sweet berries in each spoonful. Layers of tender cake, creamy custard, and fresh blueberries create a dessert that will make you swoon with pure indulgence.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 6 cups blueberries
  • 1 recipe lemon pound cake, or store-bought cake/angel food cake
  • 1 recipe homemade lemon curd, or store-bought lemon curd

Sauce and Soaking Liquid:

  • ½ cup blueberry preserves
  • ⅓ cup limoncello

Garnish:

  • Mint leaves
  • Sliced lemons

Instructions

  1. Gently layer cubed cake pieces into the trifle bowl, pressing them down softly to create a compact base.
  2. Delicately drizzle limoncello over the cake pieces, ensuring even moisture distribution.
  3. Generously spread blueberry preserves across the cake layer, creating a vibrant fruity foundation.
  4. Carefully dollop of smooth lemon curd over the preserves, allowing it to settle into the cake’s crevices.
  5. Scatter a handful of fresh blueberries across the surface, providing bursts of juicy texture.
  6. Evenly distribute 1 1/2 to of creamy lemon cheesecake filling, making sure to reach the bowl’s edges.
  7. Repeat the layering process, building height and complexity with alternating textures and flavors.
  8. Complete the trifle by artfully garnishing the top with additional fresh blueberries, elegant dollops of lemon filling, delicate mint leaves, and thin lemon slice medallions.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to set properly.

Notes

  • Brush cake pieces with limoncello for an extra burst of citrusy flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
  • Layer ingredients carefully, pressing gently to create compact and visually stunning trifle sections.
  • Use fresh blueberries alongside preserves to add texture and bright, juicy pops of sweetness.
  • Ensure even distribution of lemon curd and cheesecake filling for balanced flavors in every delightful spoonful.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices to create an elegant, restaurant-worthy presentation that impresses guests.
  • Make ahead and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set perfectly.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 35 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg