Lemon Angel Food Dessert
Brighten up your dessert table with this irresistible Lemon Angel Food Dessert! Featuring fluffy cubes of angel food cake layered with tangy lemon curd, creamy vanilla pudding, and luscious homemade whipped cream, this no-bake treat is as light as it is decadent. A sprinkle of fresh lemon zest adds a vibrant citrus touch, while optional mint leaves lend a refreshing finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy trifle-style recipe is ideal for spring gatherings, summer picnics, or anytime you crave a sunny burst of flavor. Best served chilled, this lemon dessert will quickly become a favorite for citrus lovers! Keywords: lemon angel food dessert, no-bake dessert, trifle, lemon curd, easy summer recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought or homemade cake Angel food cake
- 1 cup Lemon curd
- 3.4 ounce package Vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 handful (optional garnish) Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using a hand or stand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture to create a light and creamy filling.
In a 9x13-inch serving dish or a large trifle bowl, layer one-third of the angel food cake cubes at the bottom.
Spread one-third of the lemon curd over the cake cubes, followed by one-third of the creamy pudding mixture. Smooth the layers with a spatula.
Repeat the layering process (cake, lemon curd, pudding) two more times, finishing with a top layer of the creamy pudding mixture.
Sprinkle the lemon zest evenly over the top layer for a bright and zesty garnish.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together and the layers set.
Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Serve chilled and enjoy this light, lemony treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 470 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
