Lemon-Raspberry Trifle

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This lemon-raspberry trifle is a great summer dessert to share at gatherings.

Submitted by Suzie
Updated on February 11, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 large trifle
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

Simple Syrup:

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 1 large lemon, zested

Trifle:

  • 3 (6 ounce) containers fresh raspberries

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

  • 4 tablespoons lemon curd

  • 4 cups prepared vanilla pudding

  • 1 (16 ounce) prepared pound cake, cut into cubes

Directions

  1. Stir sugar and water for simple syrup together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Let cool, about 20 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.

  2. Toss raspberries in a bowl with 2 tablespoons simple syrup. Set aside about 3 ounces berries for top of trifle.

  3. Gently fold together whipped topping and lemon curd. Add to the vanilla pudding and fold until incorporated.

  4. In a large trifle bowl, layer 1/3 of the pound cake cubes. Spoon a couple teaspoons simple syrup over the cake layer, then add 1/3 of the berries and 1/3 of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice more, then scatter reserved berries on top.

Cook's Notes:

You really can't mess this recipe up. Change up the berries or amount of lemon to your taste. Warning: Do not add of all the simple syrup; it will make it too soggy.

I buy the pound cake in the freezer section. The lemon curd comes from a jar found in the baking aisle but you could make your own.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of simple syrup. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
10g Fat
48g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 198mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 130mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.