Description
Lemon blueberry trifle blends zesty citrus with sweet berries in a delightful dessert. Layers of creamy custard, tangy lemon curd, and plump blueberries create a refreshing treat that satisfies summer cravings and impresses dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups blueberries
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2 cups heavy cream, well-chilled
- 1 recipe lemon pound cake, or store-bought cake/angel food cake
Lemon and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 lemons, zested
- ½ cup lemon curd (from homemade lemon curd)
- ½ cup blueberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons limoncello
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar
Garnish:
- Mint leaves
- Sliced lemons
Instructions
- Craft the lemon pound cake in a spacious baking pan, selecting between a 9×13-inch or 13×18-inch format. Adjust baking duration to ensure perfect golden texture.
- Allow the cake to completely cool, then meticulously slice into delicate, bite-sized cubes.
- Prepare homemade lemon curd with precision, letting it reach room temperature before incorporation.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky smooth, infusing with vanilla extract, limoncello, and vibrant lemon zest.
- Gently fold lemon curd into the cream cheese mixture, gradually introducing powdered sugar for balanced sweetness.
- Carefully incorporate chilled heavy cream, whisking energetically until stiff, luxurious peaks form.
- Select a transparent trifle vessel to showcase the dessert’s elegant layers.
- Arrange initial layer of cake cubes, delicately brushing with limoncello to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Spread a generous coating of blueberry preserves across the cake foundation.
- Drizzle lemon curd strategically, creating intricate flavor pathways.
- Scatter fresh blueberries for bursts of natural sweetness and color.
- Lavish the layer with velvety lemon cheesecake filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat layering process, building height and complexity.
- Conclude by artfully garnishing with additional blueberries, delicate mint leaves, and translucent lemon slices.
- Refrigerate briefly to allow flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Layering magic starts with soft cake cubes soaked in bright limoncello for extra zest and moisture.
- Creamy lemon cheesecake filling provides luxurious texture, blending tangy cream cheese with silky whipped cream.
- Fresh blueberries and preserves create bursts of juicy sweetness, complementing the citrusy undertones throughout each delightful spoonful.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 379
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg