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Lemon Blueberry Trifle: A Refreshing Burst of Flavor Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Lemon Blueberry Trifle is a delightful and refreshing dessert that layers moist pound cake, creamy mascarpone-lemon curd mixture, tangy blueberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings, this no-bake dessert offers a vibrant burst of citrus and berry flavors with a luscious texture contrast.

Ingredients

Scale

Dessert Base

  • 1 pound cake, cut into cubes

Whipped Cream

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blueberry Mixture

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Lemon-Mascarpone Mixture

  • 1/2 cup lemon curd
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Whipped Cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, then set aside.
  2. Mix Blueberries: In a separate bowl, gently combine fresh blueberries with lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Stir carefully to coat the berries, then set aside.
  3. Make Lemon-Mascarpone Filling: Whisk together the lemon curd and mascarpone cheese in another bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Layer Pound Cake: Place a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of a large trifle dish, creating an even base layer.
  5. Add Lemon-Mascarpone Layer: Spoon the mascarpone-lemon curd mixture over the cake layer and spread it evenly to cover the cake.
  6. Layer Blueberries: Distribute the blueberry mixture evenly over the mascarpone layer, making sure the berries are spread out well.
  7. Add Whipped Cream: Spoon a generous layer of whipped cream on top of the blueberries and smooth it out evenly.
  8. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining pound cake, mascarpone-lemon curd mixture, blueberry mixture, and whipped cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
  9. Garnish and Chill: Garnish the trifle with a few whole fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Serve: Remove the plastic wrap before serving. Serve chilled, ensuring each portion includes a bit of every layer for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Notes

  • For best flavor, let the trifle chill overnight instead of just 4 hours.
  • You can substitute pound cake with angel food cake or sponge cake for a lighter option.
  • If you prefer, use frozen blueberries—just thaw and drain them before use.
  • This dessert can be assembled a day ahead to save time on the day of serving.
  • Make sure to gently fold the blueberries with the lemon zest and juice to avoid bruising the berries.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: No-Cook
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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