Berry Trifle Lemon Cream Layers (Print Version)
Lemon-glazed cake, luscious cream, and fresh mixed berries layered for an irresistible dessert treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Lemon Glaze
01 -
1/4 cup sugar
02 -
1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
05 -
1 14-ounce prepared angel food cake
→ Cream Cheese Filling
06 -
16 ounces cream cheese, softened (2 x 8-ounce packages)
07 -
2/3 cup sugar
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
→ Fruit
09 -
4 cups blueberries
10 -
4 cups strawberries, sliced
# Directions:
01 -
Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add almond extract, and set aside.
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Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch thick slices.
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Brush the lemon glaze evenly on both sides of each cake slice. Cut glazed slices into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
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Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the heavy whipping cream and beat until light and fluffy.
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Layer half the angel food cake cubes at the bottom of the trifle dish. Spread an even layer of blueberries over the cake. Add half the cream cheese mixture over the blueberries, then top with a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients and top with extra berries.
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Cover the trifle dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.