Ingredients
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1 lemon pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (store-bought or homemade)
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2 cups fresh blueberries
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1 cup blueberry preserves
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1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
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Zest of 2 lemons
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Lemon Cheesecake Filling:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
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Gradually pour in the chilled heavy whipping cream, beating continuously until the mixture is light, fluffy, and holds stiff peaks.
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Assemble the Trifle:
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In a trifle bowl or large glass dish, arrange a layer of lemon pound cake cubes at the bottom.
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Drizzle a portion of blueberry preserves over the cake layer.
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Spoon dollops of lemon curd over the preserves.
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Spread a layer of the lemon cheesecake filling over the lemon curd.
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Sprinkle a handful of fresh blueberries on top.
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Repeat the layers (cake cubes, blueberry preserves, lemon curd, cheesecake filling, blueberries) until all ingredients are used, ending with cheesecake filling and blueberries on top.
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Chill and Serve:
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Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and set.
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Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired.
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