Fresh Lemon and Cream Cheese Trifle
Brighten up your dessert table with this irresistible Fresh Lemon and Cream Cheese Trifle, a no-bake treat that's as easy to make as it is indulgent to eat. Featuring layers of fluffy pound cake, tangy lemon curd, and a velvety cream cheese mixture, this trifle strikes the perfect balance between sweet and zingy. Whipped cream blended with hints of vanilla adds an airy lightness, while a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest elevates every bite with citrusy brilliance. Assemble it in a stunning trifle dish or individual glasses for a show-stopping presentation, and top it off with fresh berries and mint leaves for a burst of color and flavor. With just 25 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this dessert is perfect for entertaining or as a refreshing make-ahead treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Pound cake
- 1 cup Lemon curd
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 cup Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
- 5 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Cube the pound cake into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
Step 4
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
Step 5
In a trifle dish or individual serving glasses, assemble the trifle by layering the ingredients: start with a layer of pound cake cubes, followed by a generous spoonful of lemon curd, a layer of the cream cheese mixture, and a light sprinkle of lemon zest.
Step 6
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with the cream cheese mixture on top.
Step 7
Optionally, garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
Step 8
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1428.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4685.3 |
| Total Fat 255.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 134.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g | |
| Cholesterol 1678.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2775.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 556.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 446.9g | |
| Protein 49.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 145.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 601.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1362.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories