Description
Creamy lemon trifle delights with layers of zesty citrus and silky custard, creating a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dessert. Elegant spoons dive into this light, tangy treat that promises sweet satisfaction for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lemon pound cake or sponge cake
- 2 cups lemon curd
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Fruit Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup lemon zest
Cream and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup limoncello (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Slice the lemon pound cake into 1-inch thick cubes, creating uniform pieces for layering.
- Gently wash and slice strawberries into halves, and prepare blueberries by removing any stems.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Create the first layer in a clear glass trifle dish by evenly spreading cake cubes across the bottom.
- Drizzle limoncello over cake cubes to enhance moisture and add depth of flavor.
- Spread a generous layer of lemon curd across the cake, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange a colorful mixture of strawberries and blueberries over the lemon curd layer.
- Carefully spread whipped cream on top of the fruit, creating smooth and even coverage.
- Repeat layering process: cake cubes, limoncello, lemon curd, fruits, and whipped cream.
- Finish the top layer with a decorative arrangement of whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Sprinkle lemon zest over the final layer for additional citrus aroma and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set.
- Serve chilled, garnishing with extra lemon zest or mint leaves for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Cake Consistency Matters: Cut pound cake into precise 1-inch cubes for uniform texture and elegant layering that ensures each spoonful has balanced ingredients.
- Berry Freshness Tip: Select ripe, firm strawberries and blueberries at peak season to maximize natural sweetness and vibrant color in the dessert.
- Cream Whipping Technique: Use a chilled metal bowl and whisk to achieve perfect soft peaks, preventing over-beating that can make cream grainy or butter-like.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble trifle at least 2 hours before serving, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to harmonize beautifully in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg