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Light Lemon Blueberry Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Whipped Cream

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A light, refreshing trifle featuring layers of lemon syrup-soaked sponge cake, fresh blueberries, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) store-bought sponge cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh blueberries (frozen works too, thawed and drained)
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar (optional, depending on blueberry sweetness)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons (37 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the lemon syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  2. Prepare the blueberries: Rinse 2 cups fresh blueberries. If tart, toss with 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. Cut the cake: Cube the sponge or pound cake into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  4. Whip the cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes if possible. Add 2 cups cold heavy cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  5. Assemble the trifle: Drizzle a few spoonfuls of lemon syrup over one-third of the cake cubes in the serving bowl to moisten. Layer cake cubes at the bottom.
  6. Add one-third of the blueberries evenly over the cake layer.
  7. Add one-third of the whipped cream over the blueberries, smoothing with a spatula.
  8. Repeat layering two more times to create three layers of cake, blueberries, and whipped cream. Save a few blueberries and lemon zest for garnish.
  9. Chill: Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Serve: Garnish with reserved blueberries and fresh lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor; cold cream whips better so chill bowl and beaters. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent grainy texture. Adjust sugar in blueberries based on sweetness. Assemble trifle a few hours before serving for best flavor melding. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Gluten-free option available by using gluten-free cake or ladyfingers.

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