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Outrageous Lemon Lovers Trifle Recipe

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This Outrageous Lemon Lovers Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring moist lemon pound cake soaked in a tangy lemon simple syrup, luscious lemon pudding filling, and fluffy whipped topping. Garnished with grated white chocolate, fresh lemon slices, and mint sprigs, this trifle is a refreshing and elegant treat perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

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Lemon Pound Cake

  • 1 baked Lemon Lovers Pound Cake, cut into 1-inch cubes

Lemon Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Filling

  • 1 (2.7 oz) box Dream Whip (contains 2 envelopes/packets; use both)
  • 3 cups very cold whole milk (divided)
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant lemon pudding mix
  • 16 oz frozen whipped topping OR 4 cups fresh sweetened whipped cream

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons grated white chocolate
  • Lemon slices
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake: Bake the Lemon Lovers Pound Cake according to recipe instructions, then allow it to cool completely and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Make Lemon Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  3. Whip Dream Whip: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add both packets of Dream Whip and 2 cups of very cold whole milk. Whip on high speed for about 5 minutes until soft peaks form.
  4. Add Lemon Pudding Mix: To the whipped Dream Whip, add both boxes of instant lemon pudding mix along with the remaining 1 cup of cold milk. Continue whipping on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. Assemble the Trifle: Divide the cubed lemon pound cake into two equal parts. In a large trifle bowl or serving dish, start with a layer of cubed cake. Generously brush this layer with half of the cooled lemon simple syrup.
  6. Layer Filling and Whipped Topping: Spoon half of the lemon pudding mixture over the soaked cake layer, then spread half of the whipped topping over that. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake cubes, lemon syrup, lemon pudding mixture, and finish with the remaining whipped topping.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle the top layer with grated white chocolate, and decorate with fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs. Optionally, add fresh lemon zest on top for extra flavor and brightness.
  8. Chill: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use very cold milk when preparing the filling to ensure proper thickening.
  • You can substitute fresh whipped cream for the frozen whipped topping if preferred.
  • If you want a more intense lemon flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the pudding mixture.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and can be prepared a day in advance.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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