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Creamy Lemon Trifle with a Cheesecake Twist Awaits You!

A delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the refreshing taste of lemon, layered with ladyfinger cookies and fresh berries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup lemon curd
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 package 10 ounces ladyfinger cookies
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the lemon curd and milk, stirring until smooth.
  6. In a trifle dish or a large glass bowl, layer half of the ladyfinger cookies at the bottom.
  7. Drizzle half of the lemon curd mixture over the cookies.
  8. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture on top, then add half of the blueberries and raspberries.
  9. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of cream cheese mixture on top.
  10. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the ladyfingers to soften.
  11. Before serving, sprinkle the lemon zest over the top for added flavor and garnish with extra berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
  • You can use store-bought whipped topping instead of heavy cream for quicker preparation.
  • Consider incorporating a layer of sliced strawberries or a drizzle of honey on top before serving for added flavor.

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