Description
This Easy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Trifle is a delightful no-bake dessert layered with creamy lemon pudding, luscious blueberry pie filling, and a smooth cream cheese mixture. Featuring a base of vanilla cake cubes or cookie crumbles, this trifle is garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon zest for a refreshing, fruity finish. Perfect for gatherings or a light summer treat, it combines tangy lemon and sweet blueberry flavors in a visually stunning layered dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (divided, plus extra for garnish)
Other Layers
- 2 cups lemon pudding (prepared according to package instructions)
- 1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
- 3 cups vanilla cake cubes or cookie crumbles (such as Nilla Wafers)
Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky cheesecake layer.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Incorporate the powdered sugar into the cream cheese and mix thoroughly until fully combined and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in half (4 oz) of the whipped topping to lighten the cheesecake mixture, creating a fluffy texture.
- Prepare Lemon Pudding: Make the lemon pudding according to the package instructions, then chill it until it is slightly thickened and ready for layering.
- Prepare Cake or Cookies: Cube the vanilla cake into bite-sized pieces or crumble your chosen cookies for the base layer.
- Layer Ingredients: In a trifle bowl, start by layering the cake or cookie base, followed by the cheesecake mixture, then the blueberry pie filling, and finally the lemon pudding.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering the ingredients in the same order until the trifle dish is filled up.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top layer to finish off the trifle beautifully.
- Garnish: Decorate the top with fresh blueberries and sprinkle lemon zest for added color, flavor, and freshness.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, prepare the lemon pudding ahead of time to allow it to set properly before layering.
- If preferred, substitute vanilla cake cubes with your favorite cookie crumbles like graham crackers or shortbread.
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
- Use fresh lemon zest and blueberries for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.
- This dessert is best served chilled and enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
