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Fresh Lemon Blueberry Layered Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Vanilla Whip

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A bright and refreshing layered trifle featuring tart lemon curd, juicy blueberries, and a creamy vanilla whipped topping. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this easy dessert comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 80 ml)
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (55 g), softened
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360 ml), cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (300 g), rinsed
  • 8 oz sponge cake or pound cake, cubed (225 g)
  • Optional: lemon liqueur or simple syrup to moisten cake cubes

Instructions

  1. Make the Lemon Curd (about 15 minutes): In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, lemon zest, and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly add fresh lemon juice while whisking. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon (8–10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in softened butter until incorporated. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap on the surface, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Vanilla Whip (10 minutes): Chill mixing bowl and beaters in freezer for 10 minutes. Pour cold heavy cream into chilled bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Avoid over-whipping.
  3. Prep the Cake and Berries (5 minutes): Cube sponge or pound cake into bite-sized pieces. Optionally brush or drizzle with lemon liqueur or simple syrup. Rinse and dry blueberries thoroughly.
  4. Assemble the Trifle (10 minutes): Layer cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon a generous layer of chilled lemon curd, then a layer of blueberries. Spread a layer of creamy vanilla whip. Repeat layers until top, finishing with whipped cream and fresh blueberries for garnish.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak up lemon curd and cream. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for lemon curd to prevent curdling. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid over-whipping cream to prevent it turning buttery. If lemon curd thickens too much or lumps form, gently reheat while whisking. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake. Frozen blueberries can be used if thawed and drained.

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Keywords: lemon blueberry trifle, layered dessert, lemon curd, vanilla whip, easy dessert, summer dessert, spring dessert, crowd-pleaser

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