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Lemon Trifle

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and light dessert layered with lemon curd, sponge cake, and whipped cream, perfect for warm weather gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup lemon curd
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh berries or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  2. In a trifle dish or individual dessert glasses, place a layer of cubed pound cake at the bottom.
  3. Spoon a layer of lemon curd over the cake cubes.
  4. Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the lemon curd.
  5. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
  6. Garnish with lemon zest, fresh berries, or mint leaves if desired.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade lemon curd.
  • Try using angel food cake for a lighter texture.
  • This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.