Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle
Elevate your dessert game with this stunning Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle! This no-bake, 20-minute recipe combines layers of fluffy angel food cake, luscious lemon curd whipped cream, and juicy fresh strawberries for a delightfully light and refreshing treat. Perfect for summer gatherings or an elegant dinner party, this trifle is as beautiful as it is delicious, served in a clear glass dish to showcase its vibrant layers. A hint of lemon zest and optional mint leaves add the perfect finishing touch to this crowd-pleasing dessert. Easy to assemble and bursting with bright, citrusy flavors, this trifle will quickly become your go-to showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cake (store-bought or homemade) Angel food cake
- 1 cup Lemon curd
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups (sliced) Fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 small handful Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slice the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the lemon curd into the whipped cream mixture using a spatula, creating a light and airy lemon-flavored cream. Set aside.
5. In a trifle dish or large clear glass bowl, assemble the dessert by layering the ingredients. Start with a layer of angel food cake cubes, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries, and then a layer of lemon curd whipped cream.
6. Repeat the layering process until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of the lemon curd whipped cream.
7. Garnish the trifle with a sprinkle of lemon zest, additional strawberry slices, and mint leaves if desired.
8. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy this light and refreshing dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.8 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.1 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1390 mg | 463% | |
| Sodium | 4526 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 689.4 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 442.6 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2185 mg | 46% | |
*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.
