Print

Blueberry Lemon Trifle: A Delightful Layered Dessert

Blueberry Lemon Trifle
Print Recipe

A showstopping Blueberry Lemon Trifle featuring layers of lemon curd, vanilla custard, fresh blueberries, and airy whipped cream, all nestled between soft ladyfingers or pound cake. This dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (8-ounce) package ladyfingers or 1 pound cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup blueberry jam (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups vanilla custard or pudding (homemade or instant)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon (for garnish)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep components: If using jam, warm slightly and toss with fresh blueberries. Cube pound cake (if using) or separate ladyfingers.
  2. Whip cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  3. Layer trifle: In a large glass bowl or trifle dish:
    1. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers/cake cubes on the bottom.
    2. Spread 1/2 cup lemon curd over cake.
    3. Add 1/3 of the blueberries.
    4. Spread 1/2 cup vanilla custard.
    5. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with whipped cream.
  4. Garnish: Top with remaining whipped cream, lemon zest, and a few blueberries. Add mint leaves if desired.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Shortcut: Use store-bought lemon curd and instant pudding to save time.
  • Make ahead: Assemble up to 12 hours in advance (add final whipped cream garnish just before serving).
  • Variations: Substitute raspberries or blackberries for blueberries.
  • For boozy twist: Brush ladyfingers with limoncello or blueberry liqueur.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/blueberry-lemon-trifle/

Pinterest
Pinterest
fb-share-icon
Tiktok