Lemon Trifle
Lemon Trifle is a refreshing and layered dessert made with lemon curd, whipped cream, and cake or ladyfingers—perfectly tangy, sweet, and ideal for spring and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pound cake or 1 package ladyfingers, cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups lemon curd
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer cake pieces at the bottom.
- Spoon a layer of lemon curd over the cake.
- Add a layer of whipped cream and spread evenly.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full, ending with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with lemon zest, fresh berries, or mint leaves if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade lemon curd based on preference.
- Can be assembled in advance—great for parties.
- Try using lemon pound cake for extra lemony flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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