Blueberry Lemon Cream Trifle
A delightful trifle featuring layers of lemon cream, fresh blueberries, and soft cake, perfect for any summer gathering.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch round cake pan greased and floured
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
Lemon Cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
Additional Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 box vanilla cake mix prepared according to package instructions
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth. Gradually add lemon juice while continuing to beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a trifle dish, start with a layer of cake cubes, followed by a layer of lemon cream, and then a layer of blueberries. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of lemon cream on top.
Chilling
- Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- Before serving, garnish the trifle with additional blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest for decoration. Serve chilled.
Storage
- Cover any leftover trifle and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop, but the texture is best within the first day.
Notes
Pro Tips: Always use fresh blueberries for the best flavor. Allow the trifle to chill for at least two hours. Layer carefully to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can use a lemon cake mix instead of vanilla for more lemon flavor. Substitute raspberries for blueberries for a different berry flavor.
How to Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
Storage & Freshness: Store leftover trifle in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the cake and lemon cream a day in advance, then assemble the trifle the day of serving.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can use a lemon cake mix instead of vanilla for more lemon flavor. Substitute raspberries for blueberries for a different berry flavor.
How to Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
Storage & Freshness: Store leftover trifle in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the cake and lemon cream a day in advance, then assemble the trifle the day of serving.