strawberry & lemon trifle

Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

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As has become a tradition around here, this weekend I made a trifle for dessert after Easter dinner. And although I am a big fan of chocolate (that might be an understatement) I again opted for a lighter, fruity version. There’s just something about a nice, fruit-filled dessert after a heavy dinner that I find refreshing. Besides, it’s Spring! Whoop-whoop for warm weather and fresh fruit galore! 
I was also inspired by some lemon cookies I still had leftover from this post and thought strawberry would be a nice flavor combination with the lemon.
 
 
I didn’t want the lemon flavoring to be too overpowering, so I mixed one package of vanilla pudding with one package of lemon pudding and I really liked the result. However, if you want more of a lemon flavor then you can just use two boxes of lemon pudding. 
 
 
In a traditional trifle the cake layers are soaked in some type of liquor, but we don’t drink so instead I poured some homemade strawberry syrup over the chunks of strawberry cake.
The crunch of the crushed lemon creme cookies was a really nice contrast both texture-wise and flavor-wise with the pudding and the cake layers.
 
 
What’s your favorite dessert for Easter dinner?
 
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28 Responses to strawberry & lemon trifle

  1. Kassi Mortensen March 30, 2016 at 3:09 pm #

    Looks like your the trifle queen!! Love it! 🙂 And the perfect fresh dessert for spring!

  2. EmilyBends March 30, 2016 at 3:39 pm #

    I love a fresh fruit dessert especially after a big meal. This looks delicious!

  3. Kailei Pew March 30, 2016 at 3:52 pm #

    This trifle looks delicious! I agree that a lighter, fruity dessert is the way to go after a big, heavy meal… but don't tell my chocoholic self that I said so!

  4. Joscelyn - Wifemamafoodie March 30, 2016 at 4:30 pm #

    This combo sounds amazing! Lemon and berries pair so well together!

  5. Cassie Jahn March 30, 2016 at 6:59 pm #

    Wow! There are so many! These look really tasty. 🙂

  6. Fashionable Tigress March 30, 2016 at 7:01 pm #

    Omg this looks amazing!! I must try this ASAP. Thanks for sharing 🙂

  7. Fatima Lora March 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm #

    I'm loving the various truffles in this post. They look delicious — especially the strawberry one!

  8. Ashleigh Wright March 31, 2016 at 3:08 am #

    Oh yum, this trifle looks amazing! I love that it's made with Strawberries! It's very pretty to look at, too! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

  9. La Belle Sirene March 31, 2016 at 1:50 pm #

    Oooh trifles are my absolute favourite so this post is AMAZING! My mom makes an incredible pear trifle that you would love!

  10. XO Kerry March 31, 2016 at 6:22 pm #

    I've never made a trifle but you've inspired me! These look so good. Especially the one with the peeps! So cute!

  11. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:41 pm #

    I know Kailei, I feel like such a traitor to my best friend, chocolate. 🙂

  12. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:42 pm #

    They really are a great flavor combo!

  13. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:42 pm #

    Haha Kassi, thanks. 🙂

  14. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:43 pm #

    Agreed. I love dessert but sometimes you're just so full after a big holiday meal. I think there's always room for trifle though. 😉

  15. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:43 pm #

    Thanks so much Kerry, you should definitely make one, so fun and yummy (and simple!).

  16. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:45 pm #

    Ohh… pear trifle sounds so good!n I love pears! Thanks for the idea!

  17. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:47 pm #

    Thanks Ashleigh! Strawberries are a fruit that all my kids love so it's perfect. 🙂

  18. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:47 pm #

    Thank you so much!

  19. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:48 pm #

    LOL, there are quite a few. 🙂 I make trifles once, maybe twice, a year and always at Easter, I don't know why!

  20. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations March 31, 2016 at 7:48 pm #

    Thanks for your sweet comment!

  21. Mrs.AOK March 31, 2016 at 11:35 pm #

    Oh.my.word! And now I want trifle!! I still remember the first time I had trifle, it wasn't too long ago, but long enough, I fell in love.
    I need to make one.
    XOXO
    http://www.mrsaokaworkinprogress.com

    • Justine @ Little Dove April 4, 2016 at 10:48 pm #

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I agree, they are super good. 🙂

  22. Mary Leigh March 28, 2018 at 7:31 pm #

    Oh my goodness – this looks delicious! It’s perfect for a summer treat!

  23. Sarah March 29, 2018 at 10:43 am #

    This looks delicious and perfect for spring or summer!

  24. Bethany March 29, 2018 at 4:14 pm #

    I didn’t even know what a trifle was, but now I want one so badly! We love all things lemon.

  25. Shani | Sunshine & Munchkins March 30, 2018 at 7:58 pm #

    My sister in law makes a super yummy strawberry trifle with yellow or white cake and lots of cream. It’s so good! But I love the addition of the lemon and the cookies for some added flavor and texture.

  26. jessica lynn March 31, 2018 at 7:05 am #

    Gosh, I love a good trifle! Pinning this for later…my mops group will love this.

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