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Lemon Blueberry Trifle


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and refreshing lemon blueberry trifle made with layers of cream cheese filling and blueberry compote.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups cubed pound cake, angel food cake, or sponge cake
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • Fresh blueberries for garnish
  • Lemon zest or slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2–3 minutes until thickened. Let cool completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. In a trifle dish, layer cubed cake at the bottom. Add a layer of lemon cheesecake filling, then a layer of blueberry compote.
  6. Repeat layers, ending with the cheesecake filling on top.
  7. Top with whipped cream, fresh blueberries, and lemon zest or slices.
  8. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • This trifle can be prepared a day in advance for easier serving.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the blueberries.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg