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Lemon Blueberry Trifle

Refreshing Lemon Blueberry Trifle for Blissful Summer Days

A delightful Lemon Blueberry Trifle layered with creamy cheesecake, fresh blueberries, and tangy lemon flavors, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor complexity
  • 2 tbsp Limoncello Adds a unique lemony kick
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use from unwaxed lemons to avoid pesticides
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Act as a zesty layer, homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Confectioner's Sugar Sweetens the filling, can be adjusted to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped into stiff peaks for a light filling
For the Trifle Layers
  • 2 cups Blueberries Fresh or thawed frozen berries
  • 1/2 cup Blueberry Preserves Optional, can be omitted
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves For garnish and presentation
  • 1 whole Lemon Pound Cake Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • saucepan
  • Trifle Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a pan. Bake the lemon pound cake according to your recipe. Let cool.
  2. Prepare the lemon curd by whisking lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add vanilla, limoncello, and lemon zest; mix in lemon curd and sugar until smooth.
  4. Whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cheesecake mixture.
  5. Layer the trifle in a dish with cubed lemon cake, blueberry preserves, lemon curd, and cheesecake filling, repeating layers.
  6. Add a final dollop of cheesecake filling and garnish with blueberries, mint, and lemon slices. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the trifle chill overnight. Fresh blueberries are recommended for optimal taste, and layering should be done carefully for visual appeal.

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