Description

This Outrageous Lemon Lovers Trifle is a delightful, no-bake dessert perfect for citrus enthusiasts. Layers of moist pound cake, tangy lemon curd, and fluffy homemade whipped cream combine to create a refreshing and visually stunning treat. Garnished with lemon zest and optional fresh berries or mint leaves, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that impresses with every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

Pound Cake

1 prepared pound cake (16 oz), cut into cubes

Lemon Curd Layer

2 cups lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)

Whipped Cream

2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

1 tablespoon lemon zest
Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside to maintain the fluffy texture.
Layer Pound Cake: Place the cubed pound cake evenly at the bottom of a trifle dish or large glass bowl, creating the base for your layers.
Add Lemon Curd: Spoon a generous layer of lemon curd over the pound cake cubes, spreading gently to cover all pieces.
Top with Whipped Cream: Spread a layer of the prepared whipped cream over the lemon curd, smoothing it out evenly.
Repeat Layers: Continue layering with remaining pound cake cubes, lemon curd, and whipped cream, ensuring the whipped cream is the final top layer.
Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle lemon zest on top and add fresh berries or mint leaves if using. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld and the trifle to set.

Notes

For best results, use a freshly prepared or good-quality store-bought pound cake.
Lemon curd can be homemade for a fresher taste or store-bought to save time.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to develop flavors, but overnight is even better.
This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Optional garnishes add a pop of color and freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.