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Lemon Blueberry Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This refreshing Lemon Blueberry Trifle is a delightful, no-bake dessert perfect for warm days or gatherings. Layers of tangy instant lemon pudding, moist lemon or angel food cake, fresh blueberries, and fluffy whipped topping come together in individual mason jars, making it both easy to serve and visually appealing. The fresh lemon juice and zest add a bright citrus flavor that complements the sweetness of the blueberries perfectly.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Pudding

  • 2 boxes instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)

For the Cake and Fruit Layers

  • Lemon cake, store-bought pound cake, or angel food cake (cut or crumbled into bite-size pieces)
  • 1-2 pints fresh blueberries

For the Topping

  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lemon Pudding: In a mixing bowl, combine the 2 boxes of instant lemon pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk. Whisk thoroughly for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Set aside to allow full thickening.
  2. Zest and Juice Lemon: While the pudding thickens, zest the lemon and then cut it to juice. Set these aside for layering and garnish.
  3. Prepare Cake: Cut or crumble your chosen cake—lemon cake, pound cake, or angel food cake—into bite-sized pieces, ideal for layering.
  4. Create First Layer: Place a layer of cake pieces in the bottom of each of six pint-sized mason jars.
  5. Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle approximately 1/4 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over the cake pieces in each jar to add moisture and citrus flavor.
  6. Layer Pudding and Blueberries: Add a generous layer of the prepared lemon pudding over the cake, followed by a layer of fresh blueberries.
  7. Repeat Layers: Repeat layers of cake, drizzle with lemon juice, pudding, and blueberries in each jar to build up the trifle, leaving room for the topping.
  8. Final Cake and Juice Layer: Finish with a top layer of cake pieces, drizzling any remaining lemon juice over them.
  9. Add Whipped Topping and Garnish: Top each jar with a layer of thawed whipped topping. Garnish with a few blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a fresh, colorful finish.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • You can substitute fresh whipped cream for the frozen whipped topping if preferred.
  • If lemon cake is unavailable, angel food cake or pound cake provides a great texture contrast.
  • The trifle can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated in the mason jars.
  • Adjust the amount of blueberries according to preference or substitute with other berries like raspberries for variation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/lemon-blueberry-trifle-recipe/