Lemon Trifle
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Lemon Trifle
Description
The assembly involves placing small cubes of white cake—such as lemon chiffon or yellow cake—at the bottom of serving glasses, then topping with a portion of lemon curd followed by sweetened whipped cream. These layers are repeated two more times, ending with a final dollop of whipped cream, often garnished with lemon zest for visual appeal. The trifle can be served immediately but benefits from chilling for a couple of hours to let moisture from the curd and cream permeate the cake, enhancing its softness and melding flavors.
This dessert is ideal for showcasing lemon in a creamy, layered form and suits occasions where individual servings in glasses add a decorative touch. It delivers a combination of tartness from the curd and sweetness from the cake and cream, making it a balanced dessert option.
Ingredients
- 5 cups White Cake cut in small cubes. I used lemon chiffon cake, recipe here, or yellow cake or lemon cake
- 1 cup lemon curd homemade or store bought
- 1 1/2 cup Whipped Cream sweetened
Instructions
- Put a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of 4 glasses.
- Top each with a tablespoon (approximately) of lemon curd.
- Add a heaping tablepoon of whipped cream over the curd. Spread to cover the surface.
- Repeat the layers 2 more times, ending with a dollop of whipped cream. I like to sprinkle a little lemon zest on top as well because it looks so lemony and pretty.
- You can serve right away but I like to let them chill for a couple of hours, ideally. This allows the moisture from the curd and the whipped cream to soak into the cake a bit.
Notes
- Use lemon chiffon cake or similar moist white cake cut into small cubes for best texture.
- Chilling the assembled trifle for a few hours helps the cake absorb moisture and meld flavors.
- Lemon zest sprinkles atop the whipped cream add a fresh citrus aroma and decorative look.
- The nutritional info references homemade lemon chiffon cake quantities when calculated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1trifle | |
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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