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Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence Show: Food 911 Episode: Easter Eggs and Ham Overall User Rating: 
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MOST IMPRESSIVE
07/20/2008 at 02:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This makes a stunning ending for a summer dinner party. oohs & aahs when you bring it to the table. I agree with other reviewers-DO take the time to make the lemon curd yourself; store bought just does NOT compare. Make it the night before. I made 1 1/2 recipes for 10 people, just right. Couldn't find lemon pound cake-regular works just fine. Also substituted 1/2 of the blackberries with raspberries (price of blackberries was astronomical). Will definitely be making this again!
Tasty
07/10/2008 at 01:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for the 4th but I substituted plain pound cake & pre-made lemon curd(Duerrs). I also doubled the recipe & layered it in a plastic container for ease of traveling. I only drizzled the limoncello on 1 layer of the cake (mainly because I forgot to do the rest)but I don't feel it was missed as the lemon curd provided plenty of tartness even after mixing in whipped cream. I can only imagine how it would've turned out if I'd used the lemon pund cake as well, I think it would've been too much. Apparently the dessert turned out very well as I only had a small portion to take home with me & there were 4 other berry type desserts. IMO the Limoncello is unnecessary and it's $20 a bottle where I live. For soaking the berries you can substitute 1/2-1C water & the zest of 1 lemon, it worked very well. Also if you have the time, I recommend making the curd from scratch as the prepared version had a slightly sugary texture but this was mitigated by adding the whipped cream.
Impress your friends & family
06/30/2008 at 10:55pm
User: Elizabeth from Suwanee, GA User Rating:
I've made this on several occasions. My family and friends love it. A beautiful presentation and the fresh berries make this a luscious dessert. I highly recommend you take the time to make the curd and the cream. I tried to shortcut this with store bought curd and cream. They just didn't work.
Worth the effort
06/28/2008 at 12:42pm
User: Susan from Aurora, OH User Rating:
I had the same problem as others as far as the curd not thickening sufficiently. So after 5 minutes of stirring, and getting no where, I increased the heat to medium, medium/high and stirred for another 10 minutes - it thickened up quickly after that. Excellent recipe.
Very Good and Pretty - BUT
06/03/2008 at 05:59pm
User: lyn from placentia, CA User Rating:
It did take some time to make, but is there any way to get an exact amount of lemon juice?? I cooked, and cooked and the curd never did get thick even after it cooled. Lemons vary in sizes, but I did make it with loose cream. Everyone love it, but it didn't look like the picture since the filling was too loose. Please put in exact measurement of lemon juice. I added our own homemade Limoncello.... tasted great. Thank you. I will try this again. Lyn
Great Spring or Summer Dessert
04/26/2008 at 06:15pm
User: Lesley from Brownsville, TX User Rating:
I love making this dessert in the spring or summer. Many people always ask about how I made it. The lemon curd can be a little tricky but, after making it several times you get use to it. Other than that, it really is a great combination of ingredients. If it were up to me " I could eat the whole trifle bowl". In fact this is the dessert that, I'll be making for a party on the weekend.
Excellent
04/03/2008 at 07:26pm
User: Jennifer from Pipersville, PA User Rating:
If you are a lemon/berry lover like myself, this dessert will not disapoint! Great make ahead-it's better when it's had time to settle. Made Ina's lemon pound cake recipe for cake. Lemon curd was fantastic! Will definitely prepare again-especially when fresh berries are back in season!
YUMMY!
03/23/2008 at 07:54pm
User: Linda from Danville, NH User Rating:
Was a little nervous making this recipe for the first time for company on Easter, but it turned out perfectly and was a huge hit! LOVED it! Will definitely make this again!
Delicious and Easy!
03/23/2008 at 09:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was a big hit at our party. It was so simple and easy to make. The only thing I would change next time is use less whipped cream. I thought the whipped cream cut out the lemon curd too much...but it was still delicious!
My Stand By...
03/15/2008 at 05:19pm
User: Amy from Chapel Hill, NC User Rating:
I made this trifle for Easter three years ago (and every year since.) It is a crowd pleaser and now part of my family's Easter tradition. Very easy to make.
Family's favorite
03/09/2008 at 11:47am
User: Kathy from Florence, AZ User Rating:
I made this for Easter 2 years ago and my family still talks about it. It might be a little time consuming to make, but it is well worth it!!
AWESOME
07/21/2007 at 11:24pm
User: Lynn from Manteo, NC User Rating:
I used Ina Garten's lemon yogurt cake and store-bought lemon curd... SOOO GOOOOD.. the limoncello soaks into the cake and the lemon curd covered up the fake cool whip taste... PERFECTION
delicious summer dessert
07/20/2007 at 05:41pm
User: beth from Norfolk, VA User Rating:
Delicious and easy! A great way to use those fresh berries in the summer!
Girls Night Hit
06/25/2007 at 10:43pm
User: Ellen from North Bend, OR User Rating:
I brought this dessert to our girls night get together and it was a huge hit. I bought the lemon curd to save time in making. This is a light, refreshing dessert. I used only fresh strawberries, but any berries would work. I plan to make this many more times for gatherings....yum!!!
Fabulous!
05/18/2007 at 01:29pm
User: jeanne from hastings on hudson, NY User Rating:
This dessert was fantastic. It got rave reviews and guests for some to take home, please. I bought the lemon curd so saved a step to make it a bit easier. Very, very memorable. I love all of Tyler's recipes.
Easter Trifle, yum
04/28/2007 at 02:16pm
User: Diane from Aloha, OR User Rating:
I prepared this one for Easter brunch, and everyone enjoyed it. I chose to mascerate the berries, however, as the strawberries were too tart not to. Thought the lemon curd would be difficult, but it wasn't and was very delighted w/the outcome as were my family. The perfect dessert for spring or summer fete!
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
04/25/2007 at 06:12pm
User: Marlea from N. Chili, NY User Rating:
This was so aaaamazing! I made it for easter and everyone went crazy! About 20 people just loved it!
please read
04/16/2007 at 06:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I would make this again but with a different curd recipe. I think I just had really juicy lemons... After stiring for 20 minutes my arm gave out but it seemed very thick. Anyway, It was too loose when I layered it, all those beautiful berries of the middle layer were covered after it set up. Big Bummer !! Also I love lemon but this was too much lemon flavor. Play it safe and use a curd recipe with actual amounts and you will have a great Trifle
Easter Hit
04/11/2007 at 11:25pm
User: ALICE from Hutto, TX User Rating:
I made this for my families Easter get together and it was a stellar success. My husband had three helping and I had to cut him off so that the rest of the family could have dessert! My cousin's husband exclaimed, "Wow, this is really good." He had two helpings. Needless to say I had only a clean dish to take home!
Superb!
04/08/2007 at 08:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
An excellent, elegant dessert. I made the mistake of making it a day ahead, and the lemon curd/whipped cream mixture got runny, but it was still incredibly delicious. I used plain Sara Lee pound cake and omitted the liqueur. Disregard the "6 servings" note - I served 10, and have plenty left over.
Delicious But Time-Consuming
04/08/2007 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was beautiful and so wonderfully delicious and decadent. My only complaint is that it took a lot longer to make than I expected. I hate to say it, but next time I would consider using a prepared lemon curd.
Very lemony, and very good!
02/21/2007 at 08:32pm
User: HEATHER from Berkeley, CA User Rating:
Made this for Christmas dessert, and wow, was it good! Would have gotten 5 stars, but it is definitely a dessert specifically for lemon lovers, as it is very tart. Since it's winter, I used frozen mixed berries, and used some of the juice from the berries mix w/ the liquer to flavor the cake. This makes a massive amount, in my opinion. Oh, and the curd really takes longer to get to the right consistency than the recipe states -- took me about 30 minutes of almost continuous stirring to complete the curd.
an easter fave!
11/24/2006 at 07:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
a crowd favorite for springtime!
Yummy
11/21/2006 at 11:14am
User: Cheryl from Newton, NH User Rating:
This was yummy, beautiful to look at and was gobbled up in seconds.
New Family Favorite
07/04/2006 at 07:28pm
User: Kathy from Florence, AZ User Rating:
My family has declared this the new "special occasion" dessert. It was not very dificult to make but does take some time. But the time involved is wellworth the results!!
Outstanding!
05/29/2006 at 12:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tried this recipe for Easter - a time in my family when traditional recipes are expected - and it was an instant hit. Thanks for making this one available - I'll be using it again.
My favorite dessert ever
05/24/2006 at 02:16pm
User: Nicole from Dublin, OH User Rating:
I love lemon and I love berries. This dessert is easy and delicious with a beutiful presentation. I will be making it many more times!
Fabulous
05/17/2006 at 03:01pm
User: Yolanda from San Pablo, CA User Rating:
It was a very fresh surprise for my guests and it was gone before you know it. I did buy prepared lemon curd but nonethless it was a hit. I made fresh pound cake which makes he difference. That would be my only change.
Fantastic
05/14/2006 at 02:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fantastic and easy! It was a big hit at an engagement party. Thanks for the recipe.
Once is Enough
05/02/2006 at 08:37pm
User: CATHERINE from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This trifle was really terrific. It was quite tart and delicious with black coffee. As good as it was, I am not sure I would make it again.
this is an OMG desert !
04/25/2006 at 10:25pm
User: Nancy from Apple Valley, CA User Rating:
We loved it, our neighbors loved it...exceptional.... I used Grand Marnier for the alcohol and followed the rest of the recipe. Now, I do love lemons but my husband isn't the biggest fan and everyone loved it. Light, creamy, tart, sweet....YUMMMMMMMMMMY
Delicious Easter Dessert
04/24/2006 at 03:58am
User: Kari from Lynnwood, WA User Rating:
This trifle was very delicious and making the lemon curd was well worth the effort. I made this for Easter for my mother and I. I used Sara Lee pound cake and it turned out just fine. I brought some to work the next day and everyone loved it! Thanks Tyler! For another great trifle, check out Bobby Flay's "Gingerbread and Lemon Curd Trifle with Blackberry Sauce." But before you make this trifle, read my review. The recipe given is not how Bobby demonstrated it.
Fabulous dessert!
04/21/2006 at 10:13pm
User: deb from aledo, IL User Rating:
I made this for Easter and everyone loved it. It looked as good in the bowl as it tasted. The lemon taste was very refreshing after such a big meal.
Great idea, bad icing
04/19/2006 at 01:19pm
User: Nicole from Radford, VA User Rating:
The Curd Trifle part was terrible to make and it didn't turn out the way I expected. I ended up just mixing coolwhip with lemon juice and that worked just fine.
Good Easter Dessert
04/19/2006 at 12:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for Easter and it was my husbands favorite part of the whole meal. I used twice the suggested amount of Grand Marnier. Next time, I will use only 2 lemons.
Rich and delicious
04/18/2006 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made scratch lemon pound cake. Oh boy is this good. Recipe says 6 servings, must be a type. This can easily serve 16! Not a diet dessert, but beautiful for a special occasion.
A taste of Spring
04/18/2006 at 01:45pm
User: Lisa from Kenmore, NY User Rating:
This receipe was a bit easier than medium level to make. It was so delicious. It was like taking a bit out of spring. Very tastey and lucsious. It was the hit of my easter meal.
THIS DESSERT ROCKS!!!!
04/18/2006 at 12:12pm
User: AMBER from jacksonville, FL User Rating:
It's a perfect, light spring time dessert. My family loved it! I will definetely make this again. It's so pretty w/ all the berries & mint.
Delicious!
04/17/2006 at 05:04pm
User: Alicia from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This recipe was so delicious that it was gone by the end of Easter evening. A delightful combination of fruit and lemon.
wonderful and easy
04/17/2006 at 02:02pm
User: Nikki from Phelan, CA User Rating:
This dish was a big hit at our Family Easter brunch. Our family is a big fan of lemon and berries so this combination was terrific. It is easy to make and tasty!
Great Dessert!
04/17/2006 at 01:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great dessert. When layering with the lemon pound cake, instead of laying it down over the berries, try to also put it up against the side of the trifle bowl. This way, you can really see the pound cake layers. Definitly make sure to make this recipe in season! If not, the berries will cost you a fortune! The lemon curd comes out so good, and gives the whole trifle it's flavor. Great recipe - I made this for dessert on Easter!
Too Lemony
04/16/2006 at 10:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a time consuming recipe that I felt wasn't worth the effort. My guests enjoyed it, but my husband and I both thought it was too lemony. Also, the lemon curd didn't really set as much as it probably should have. It seemed runny when it was all said and done. I probably wouldn't make this recipe again, or just do a lemon pound cake with plain whipping cream and berries.
Fantastic!
04/13/2006 at 03:44pm
User: Andrea from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
A huge hit! I used 3 very large lemons, and added raspberries. Next time I would buy 2 pound cakes, since 1 was barely enough. Nice and refreshing after a heavy meal.
Lemon Curd Trifle
04/11/2006 at 12:29am
User: Wally from Tampa, FL User Rating:
It looks good1
Crowd Favorite
04/10/2006 at 03:03pm
User: BARBARA from Huntersville, NC User Rating:
This has been a crowd favorite both times I have made this. My only issue is that my lemon curd does not thicken as it should. The recipe calls for whisking 10 minutes over the simmering water; but even after 20 minutes, it is not as thick as I think it should be. It is no where as thick as purchased lemon churd. I love the taste of the recipe curd. Any suggestions or ideas why it is not thickening?????
Takes forever to make
04/08/2006 at 09:44pm
User: Tiffany from Enterprise, AL User Rating:
Okay. Would use lemon pie filling w/ zest instead of curd recipe faster and it didn't firm enough. Got watery w/ whip cream. Great sourness went great as a desert with chicken & smashed potatoes.
Five Stars Just Aren't Enough
04/04/2006 at 02:26pm
User: NONA from Fredericksburg, VA User Rating:
I've made this at least half a dozen times in the last two years with rave reviews each time! Because of dietary requirements, I substitute Splenda for sugar when making the lemon curd, low fat & low sugar pound cakes (and even angel food cake), as well as the Lite / low sugar Cool Whip . . . and no one can believe that most of the 'bad' stuff is gone ! I've made it with rasberries as well as blueberries, and several other fresh fruits. A big THANKS to the author on this one!
Terrific, light and easy
04/03/2006 at 08:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I always have homemade lemon curd on hand, so making this recipe was very easy. I added some fresh raspberries as they were at the farmer's market. Arrange the fruit to show through bowl for a more colorful presentation. A keeper for sure. Make the morning of your dinner party or even the day before.
Good but a little sour...needs more sugar!
07/22/2005 at 12:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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Kristy from Canada
07/01/2005 at 10:24am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This desert was excellent, but I would only use half the lemon.
Great for all of you who like a bit of sour
05/27/2005 at 07:52pm
User: RUBINA from Avon, CT User Rating:
The trifle comes out great every single time. Four lemons were a little too much for me so I only use three lemons and a little extra whipped cream.
Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries
04/24/2005 at 12:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Out of this world!
Fantastic!
04/21/2005 at 02:34pm
User: CHRISTOPHER from Washington, DC User Rating:
I served this dessert at my last Easter dinner and it was a smashing success. It's very simple to make, looks terrific, and tastes wonderful. You can make it a little sweeter by sugaring the berries if you like, but it's not necessary. Definitely a winner.
great Easter Dessert
04/17/2005 at 07:49pm
User: LINDA from wintersville, OH User Rating:
Made this dessert for Easter Dinner and it was a big hit. The colors of the berries and the lemon curd went so well for an Easter treat. I would fix it again. The combination of blackberry and blueberry with lemon goes so well. I might make it just with those berries next time.
Excellent!
04/08/2005 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I served this for an Easter dessert and it was a big hit. This is a keeper!
taste & presentation
04/04/2005 at 11:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious & wonderful presentation
Beautiful & Tasty
03/28/2005 at 02:23pm
User: Mary from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
A really delicious dessert, it has a clean taste almost like a sorbet, and very light after a meal. I used lemon curd which I make up to give to friends, and I used cool whip in place of cream - I think cool whip holds it's shape better than cream. I used a little watered down cointreau, in place of the other liquor.
great
03/19/2005 at 04:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
most tasty
Very Lemony
02/01/2005 at 01:15pm
User: NANCY from St. Louis Park, MN User Rating:
We made this recipe using a store-bought angel food cake and prepared whipped topping to lighten it up and save some time. We did, however, make the lemon curd. As another reviewer said, it's very lemony and the dessert was plenty rich without pound cake! A double batch fits a large trifle bowl and would probably feed around 15 people. Excellent and refreshing.
Two Great Chefs
08/21/2004 at 05:22pm
User: DONNA from Martinez, CA User Rating:
I was looking for a recipe on trifles for a large family reunion BBQ and found this. I doubled the recipe and used Emrils lemon pound cake while omitting the lemon flavored simple syrup. They came together perfecly. I thought it was going to be hard to make and to my suprise, it was quite easy. You do have to put in some arm work on the curd.(it's worth it) Not only is this refreshing trifle beautiful to the eyes, It also cleanses the palat by not being too sweet or tart. It was definetly a huge hit. Thanks guys!
Trifle with berries - a big hit!
08/06/2004 at 04:25pm
User: BETH from atlanta, GA User Rating:
This was my first trifle and it turned out beautifully. I used a regular pound cake instead of lemon and thought that worked well as the lemon curd is pretty powerful. It was dessert for our Easter brunch and everyone loved it!My husband helped with the stirring as it is quite an arm workout. Enjoy
super yum!
07/26/2004 at 11:39pm
User: SING-YI from Dallas, TX User Rating:
this is an absolutely simple, elegant and delicious desert. very popular.
Fantastic Summer Desert
07/18/2004 at 11:36am
User: SUSAN from Oakland, CA User Rating:
I made it for company and everyone loved it. One of the guests took home the left overs. It uses the fresh fruit of summer and is light and full of flavor. I used Gale Gand's recipe for lemon pound cake for the cake but omitted pouring the sugar and lemon syrup on at the end.
outrageous!
06/10/2004 at 09:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not only is this dessert beautiful it tastes outstanding. We have had it a couple of times already and never tire of it.