Description
A refreshing and vibrant Lemon Blueberry Trifle featuring layers of moist pound cake, tangy lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and fluffy whipped cream. This no-bake dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a light, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Trifle
- 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip until soft peaks form, indicating the cream is light and fluffy but still holds shape.
- Layer the Cake: In a trifle dish or individual serving cups, place a layer of the cubed pound cake evenly as the base.
- Add Lemon Curd: Spoon a generous layer of lemon curd over the cubed cake, spreading it evenly to cover the cake entirely.
- Spread Whipped Cream: Add a layer of the whipped cream on top of the lemon curd, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula for a uniform layer.
- Top with Blueberries: Sprinkle a layer of fresh blueberries evenly over the whipped cream to add freshness and color.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process (cake, lemon curd, whipped cream, blueberries) until the dish is filled, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish the top layer of whipped cream with additional fresh blueberries and lemon zest for a bright, decorative finish. Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and dessert to chill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Homemade lemon curd can be substituted with store-bought for convenience.
- Be careful not to overwhip the cream to avoid turning it into butter.
- This trifle can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated for ease of serving.
- For added texture, you can toast the cake cubes lightly before assembling.
