Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

A perfect budget-friendly festive dessert to brighten up your Christmas table! Layers of zesty lemon cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy custard, topped with whipped cream — a crowd-pleaser every time. You can add jelly if you like, but I am not a fan!

Cost Breakdown (approximate, NZD):

• Lemon Cake: $4.50

• Custard: $3.50

• Strawberries: $5.00

• Cream: $2.25

• Total cost: $15.25

Lemon Cake

For the full recipe and details, simply check out my Lemon and Yogurt Cake here.

Custard

You can make this custard classic-style or in the microwave — it’s super easy! Full recipe available here.

To Assemble the Trifle

Ingredients:

• Lemon cake, sliced

• Lemon syrup (from the cake recipe)

• 1 large punnet strawberries, sliced (or any fresh fruit you like)

• 1 cup (250 mL) whipped cream
  
  

Method:

1. Layer half the lemon cake, drizzle with lemon syrup, add half the strawberries, then pour over half the custard in a trifle bowl.

2. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, syrup, strawberries, and custard.

3. Cover and chill the trifle for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight to let the flavors meld.

4. Just before serving, top with whipped cream.

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