Lemon Blueberry Trifle

A Lemon Blueberry Trifle is a delightful dessert that combines layers of lemony goodness with fresh blueberries and light, airy cake. Here’s a simple recipe to make this refreshing treat:

Lemon Blueberry Trifle Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Lemon Curd:

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Blueberry Sauce:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

For the Cake:

• 1 store-bought pound cake or angel food cake, cut into cubes

For the Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make the Lemon Curd:
   • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and eggs until well combined.
   • Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).
   • Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled, refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the Blueberry Sauce:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
   • Cook over medium heat until the blueberries begin to release their juices (about 5 minutes).
   • Stir in the cornstarch mixture and continue to cook until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
   • Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Make the Whipped Cream:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
4. Assemble the Trifle:
   • In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, start with a layer of cake cubes.
   • Spoon a layer of lemon curd over the cake.
   • Add a layer of blueberry sauce over the lemon curd.
   • Spread a layer of whipped cream over the blueberry sauce.
   • Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
5. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Just before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

Enjoy your Lemon Blueberry Trifle!