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Fresh Blueberry Lemon Trifle Parfaits Easy Homemade Fluffy Lemon Mousse Recipe

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A light and airy lemon mousse layered with fresh blueberries and soft cake cubes, creating a refreshing and easy-to-make parfait perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 60 ml)
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40 g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (300 g), washed and dried
  • 6 oz angel food cake or pound cake, cut into cubes (170 g)
  • Optional: whipped cream for topping
  • Optional: mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: zest the lemons carefully avoiding the white pith, then juice them until you have about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of fresh juice. Cube the angel food or pound cake into roughly 1-inch pieces, and rinse the blueberries, patting them dry.
  2. Make the lemon mousse base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Combine lemon juice and zest: Gently fold the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold whipped cream into lemon mixture: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon-cream cheese mixture in thirds using a spatula, keeping it light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Assemble the parfaits: In serving glasses, layer cake cubes (about 2 tablespoons), lemon mousse (about 3 tablespoons), and fresh blueberries (about 2 tablespoons). Repeat layers until glasses are full, finishing with a dollop of mousse and a few blueberries on top.
  7. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and mousse firm up. Garnish with mint leaves if desired just before serving.

Notes

Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results. Avoid zesting the white pith of lemons to prevent bitterness. Fold whipped cream gently to maintain mousse fluffiness. Mousse can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. For gluten-free, substitute cake with gluten-free options. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: lemon mousse, blueberry parfait, trifle, easy dessert, homemade mousse, lemon dessert, blueberry dessert, quick parfait, fluffy mousse

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