Watermelon Creme Trifle
Delight your taste buds with this refreshing and visually stunning Watermelon Creme Trifle, perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a touch of indulgence. Layers of sweet, juicy seedless watermelon and buttery pound cake are complemented by a luxuriously light whipped cream infused with fresh mint and zesty lime. This no-bake dessert is quick and easy to prepare, requiring just 25 minutes of prep time, yet it delivers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures in every spoonful. Served chilled in a trifle dish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it an ideal centerpiece for barbecues, picnics, or dinner parties. Garnished with extra mint and watermelon, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) Seedless watermelon
- 12 ounces (cubed) Pound cake
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, plus extra for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes, measuring about 4 cups, and set aside.
Cube the pound cake into 1-inch pieces, ensuring even sizes for layering in the trifle.
Using a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
Gently fold in the chopped fresh mint leaves and lime zest into the whipped cream for a burst of fresh, aromatic flavor.
In a trifle dish or a large glass bowl, begin assembling the trifle. Start with a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom.
Add a layer of watermelon cubes over the pound cake, spreading evenly to cover the cake layer.
Spread a layer of the prepared whipped cream on top of the watermelon cubes, making sure to cover evenly.
Repeat the layering process—pound cake, watermelon, and whipped cream—until all ingredients are used, ending with a whipped cream layer on top.
Garnish the trifle with additional chopped fresh mint leaves, lime zest, and a few decorative watermelon cubes if desired.
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.9 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.8 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 545 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 864 mg | 18% | |
*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.
