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Creamy Strawberry Lemon Cream Cheese Trifle Delight

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A light yet indulgent layered dessert combining bright lemon, luscious cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and fluffy cake. Perfect for spring and summer, this easy trifle comes together in under 30 minutes and is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (for strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to release juices.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
  3. Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Fold the Whipped Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula, folding slowly to keep mixture light and airy.
  5. Assemble the Trifle: In a trifle bowl, layer pound cake cubes evenly, then cream cheese mixture, then macerated strawberries with juices. Repeat layers, finishing with cream cheese layer on top.
  6. Chill Before Serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and cake absorb juices.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry halves and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

Notes

Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for dairy-free version. Use almond flour pound cake for gluten-free option. Reduce powdered sugar or swap with honey for less sweetness. Chill cream and bowl before whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airy texture. Let strawberries macerate for 15-20 minutes for best flavor. Refrigerate trifle at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

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