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Lemon Trifle Recipe

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4.5 from 54 reviews
  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 individual servings 1x

Description

This refreshing Lemon Trifle is a simple yet elegant layered dessert featuring cubes of lemon or chiffon cake, tangy lemon curd, and sweetened whipped cream. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, it combines bright citrus flavors with creamy texture in individual serving glasses, making it both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

  • 5 cups white, yellow, or lemon cake, cut into small cubes (preferably lemon chiffon cake)

Lemon Curd

  • 1 cup lemon curd, homemade or store-bought

Whipped Cream

  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Layer the Cake Cubes: Place a layer of small cake cubes at the bottom of each of the 4 serving glasses to create your base layer for the trifle.
  2. Add Lemon Curd: Spoon approximately one tablespoon of lemon curd over the cake layer in each glass, distributing it evenly to infuse the cake with a zesty flavor.
  3. Spread Whipped Cream: Add a heaping tablespoon of sweetened whipped cream over the lemon curd and gently spread it out to cover the surface completely.
  4. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times with cake cubes, lemon curd, and whipped cream, finishing the last layer with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  5. Garnish and Chill: Optionally sprinkle a little lemon zest on the top dollop of cream for a fresh, decorative touch. Chill the assembled trifles in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to soak up moisture from the curd and cream before serving.

Notes

  • You can use any type of light cake: white, yellow, lemon, or chiffon for best results.
  • Homemade lemon curd adds freshness, but store-bought works well for convenience.
  • Sweetened whipped cream balances the tartness of the lemon curd.
  • Chilling the trifle enhances flavor melding and texture, but you can serve immediately if short on time.
  • Lemon zest garnish adds both visual appeal and a boost of citrus aroma.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: lemon trifle, layered dessert, lemon curd dessert, whipped cream dessert, easy lemon dessert, no bake dessert

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