Lemon Blueberry Trifle

this Lemon Blueberry Trifle It’s the perfect way to end a summer barbecue. Nothing beats homemade pastry cream (boxed pudding just doesn’t cut it). The lemon and blueberry combo is summery. Store-bought angel food cake makes this trifle super easy to make. Feel free to use your favorite berries in place of the blueberries, or even mixed berries – they’re all packed with antioxidants and fiber, and they’re a great match with the lemon. Read on for expert tips and tricks to make this sweet and tart dessert all summer long.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are some key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our test kitchen to make sure it works, tastes good, and is healthy too.

• To prepare this recipe ahead of time, pour the pastry cream into an airtight container and place plastic wrap or buttered parchment paper directly on top. It can be refrigerated this way for up to 3 days. The assembled trifle can also be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• If you like to retain the texture of the lemon zest in your pastry cream, there is no need to strain it.
• If you don’t have bottled syrup, you can make a small amount to use in this recipe. Place 1½ tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 1 minute until bubbles appear and the sugar is dissolved. Measure out 2 tablespoons for the recipe and discard the rest.
• Substitute some or all of the lemon with lime zest and juice to make a lemon-lime or lime pastry cream, and you can use any kind of berry in place of or in combination with the blueberries.

Nutrition Notes

• As you can see from the color, blueberry Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, which, when combined with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, may help reduce chronic inflammation and disease, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and improve cognitive function. Blueberries may also benefit aging skin.
• As with other citrus fruits, lemon Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, and also contains dietary fiber, lemons can boost your immune system, improve skin health, and reduce the risk of kidney stones. The Vitamin C in lemons improves the absorption of iron from plant sources.
• meanwhile Angel Food Cake Although it’s not high in nutrients, it’s low in calories, low in fat and packed with healthy ingredients. The taste and texture of angel food cake is unmatched. Enjoy!