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Easy Lemon Trifle Recipe

Light and Creamy Easy Lemon Trifle Recipe for Sunny Days

This Easy Lemon Trifle is a bright and airy dessert combining creamy lemon pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and a delightful crunch from lemon cookies. Perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Layer
  • 2 packages Lemon Instant Pudding (3.4 oz each)
  • 4 cups Milk Almond or soy milk can be used
For the Cake Base
  • 14 oz Angel Food Cake From bakery, prepared
For the Texture and Flavor
  • 10 whole Lemon Sandwich Cookies Plus 5 crushed
For the Creamy Finish
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Thawed, homemade can enhance freshness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Trifle Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon instant pudding with cold milk for 2-3 minutes until thick and creamy. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Cut the prepared angel food cake into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch squares.
  3. Layer the bottom of a trifle bowl with the angel food cake pieces.
  4. Spoon a generous layer of lemon pudding over the cake pieces, spreading evenly.
  5. Add a layer of whipped topping over the pudding, smoothing it out.
  6. Sprinkle the crushed lemon sandwich cookies over the whipped topping.
  7. Continue layering cake pieces, pudding, whipped topping, and cookies until reaching the top of the trifle bowl.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, serve chilled. The dessert can be prepared in advance; just be aware that cookies will soften with time.

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