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Light No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Trifle with Lemon Curd

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A light, refreshing no-bake trifle featuring airy angel food cake, fresh strawberries, tangy lemon curd, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for easy summer desserts and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel food cake, torn or sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
  • ½ cup lemon curd
  • 1 cup whipped cream, lightly sweetened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries, then slice evenly. Set aside.
  2. In a chilled large bowl, pour 1 cup heavy cream, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon sugar if desired. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
  3. Tear or slice about 8 ounces of angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, place a layer of angel food cake pieces at the bottom (about one-third of the cake).
  5. Spoon a thin, even layer of lemon curd (approx. 3 tablespoons) over the cake and spread gently.
  6. Add half of the sliced strawberries (about 1 cup) over the lemon curd.
  7. Dollop and spread about one-third of the whipped cream on top of the strawberries.
  8. Repeat layers: add another layer of angel food cake pieces, lemon curd (approx. 3 tablespoons), then the remaining strawberries.
  9. Top off with the remaining whipped cream, smoothing it out for a neat finish.
  10. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and cake soften slightly.
  11. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

If lemon curd is too thick, warm slightly in microwave for easier spreading. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid overwhipping. Chilling for at least 2 hours is essential for best texture and flavor melding. Can be made ahead and tastes better after overnight chilling. For dairy-free, substitute whipped cream with coconut cream and use vegan lemon curd. For gluten-free, use gluten-free sponge or almond flour cake.

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry trifle, angel food cake, lemon curd, summer dessert, easy dessert, light dessert

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