Lemon Trifle Recipe

Name: Lemon Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Syrup:; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup water; 1 lemon, juiced; Lemon Curd:; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 4 large eggs; 3 egg yolks; 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed; 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 4 teaspoons vanilla sugar; 15 ladyfinger cookies, or more as needed

Servings: persons

Syrup:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1 lemon, juiced
Lemon Curd:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 large eggs
3 egg yolks
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons vanilla sugar
15 ladyfinger cookies, or more as needed

1
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve sugar and remove from heat. Allow syrup to cool completely. Stir in juice of 1 lemon.
2
Meanwhile, combine sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir together until well combined. Add eggs and egg yolks. Cook and stir over simmering water until lemon curd thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and beat in butter, 1 cube at a time. Allow to cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
3
Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
4
Spread 1 layer of lemon curd on the bottom of a glass dish. Dip ladyfingers in the syrup and arrange snugly in a single layer on top. Spread another layer of lemon curd on top. Spread 1 layer of whipped cream on top of the lemon curd.
5
Continue layering soaked ladyfingers, whipped cream, and lemon curd until all ingredients are used up. Finish with a layer of lemon curd. Garnish with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Syrup:, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup water, 1 lemon, juiced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Trifle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Trifle

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