Description
This Lemon Blueberry Trifle is a delightful, no-bake layered dessert featuring moist pound cake or angel food cake, tangy lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and fluffy homemade whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or an easy, elegant treat, this dish combines bright citrus flavors with sweet berries in a visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer
- 1 (16-ounce) pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
Fruit Layer
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Lemon Curd
- 1 cup lemon curd
Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Extra blueberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. This creates a light and fluffy whipped cream to layer in the trifle.
- Assemble First Layers: In your trifle dish or a large glass bowl, start by layering half of the cubed pound cake pieces evenly across the bottom.
- Add Lemon Curd: Spoon about half of the lemon curd over the cake layer, spreading it gently to cover the pieces.
- Layer Blueberries: Add a layer of fresh blueberries on top of the lemon curd for a burst of fresh fruit flavor and color.
- Add Whipped Cream: Dollop and spread a layer of the prepared whipped cream over the blueberries.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the process with the remaining pound cake cubes, lemon curd, blueberries, and whipped cream, creating a second layered sequence.
- Garnish and Chill: Finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top and garnish with lemon zest, extra blueberries, and lemon slices if desired. Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least one hour to allow all flavors to meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought whipped topping for homemade whipped cream to save time.
- If fresh blueberries are not available, frozen blueberries can be used—thaw and drain them well before assembling the layers.
- The trifle can be prepared several hours in advance, making it a convenient dessert for entertaining.
