Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle Recipe

This delightful Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle is a quick and easy dessert perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, or any celebration! Layers of fluffy angel food cake, luscious lemon filling, juicy fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped cream create a flavor explosion in your mouth. For an extra lemony-tart twist, try using a mixture of lemon curd and lemon pie filling. Prepare this stunning trifle ahead of time – it tastes even better chilled! Serve in a grand trifle bowl or elegant individual dessert glasses for a truly impressive presentation.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 278.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle

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How to Make Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle

  1. In a large bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  2. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups lemon filling (prepared from scratch, use lemon curd, or lemon pie filling, according to your preference).
  4. In a trifle bowl or individual serving glasses, layer the following ingredients: 1 cup cubed angel food cake, 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, and 1/2 of the lemon cream mixture. Repeat layers, ending with the remaining lemon cream mixture.
  5. Garnish with a few fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar (optional).
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

54g

Carbs

9g

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