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Two Peas and Their Pod: Berry Trifle with Lemon Mousse

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Berry Trifle with Lemon Mousse



I am loving Spring. It is finally here and I can't get enough of it! Yesterday I went on a long run and it was actually HOT! It felt really good though, I just have to remember my sunscreen next time:) Oh, and Happy Earth Day! Do something extra special to save the environment today!

I have been finding some great sales on berries, too good to pass up. I love eating them on my cereal or just plain for a healthy snack. I bought way too many so I decided to celebrate Spring with a Berry Trifle.

I love trifles, they are easy, pretty, and the variations are endless. This time I went with strawberries, blackberries, and I made a lemon mousse. I also added in a few pieces of my lemon angel food cupcakes. I just tore them into chunks and placed them in between the berries and mousse.

It was really hard to eat this trifle, not because it didn't look good, but because it looked TOO good. I didn't want to mess it up, but eventually I gave in and I am glad I did. The trifle was delightful. The lemon mousse is very light and refreshing. You really don't need the angel food cake, but why not? It made the trifle extra special. If you have an abundance of berries, try a berry trifle. Trust me, it will make your day!




Berry Trifle with Lemon Mousse

  • (Printable Recipe)


  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix (I used sugar free)

    2 cups milk (I used skim)

    1 half-pint container heavy whipping cream

    1 tablespoon granulated sugar

    Strawberries

    Blackberries

    Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes (you can leave them out or substitute any angel food cake)


    In a medium to large bowl, mix instant pudding mix and milk; stir thoroughly and set aside. In another medium-sized bowl, beat heavy whipping cream and sugar on medium to high speed (with an electric mixer) until stiff peaks form. Working in thirds, gently fold whipped cream into pudding mixture until thoroughly combined. If necessary, whip combined mixture again until thickened.


    To assemble the trifle, layer the mousse, berries, and cake. Get creative and make it pretty. We used mini trifle dishes, you can make one big one if you wish.


    Mousse recipe adapted from Rachael Ray

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74 Comments:

Blogger Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

That trifle looks so refreshing and delightful!

Cheers,

Rosa

5:07 AM  
Blogger LizNoVeggieGirl said...

Hooray for springtime and for lovely trifle desserts!! :-)

5:07 AM  
Blogger Erica said...

Must be a Rachel Ray recipe kind of week ;) This looks just beautiful. Did you get a new camera?

5:08 AM  
Blogger Steph said...

I've only had a trifle once and it was a cake mix one.. definitely not as yummy as yours!

5:12 AM  
Blogger Risa said...

This trifle looks so refreshing and delicious!

5:14 AM  
Blogger A. and M. said...

W the summer!! I cant wait to give it a try..
Grazie

5:24 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gorgeous looking trifle!

5:40 AM  
Blogger Megan said...

Looks like summer in a bowl!

6:11 AM  
Blogger Veron said...

Ah...so refresshing!!!

6:16 AM  
Blogger Meg said...

Berries and lemon always pair so well together! This looks delicious!

6:23 AM  
Blogger Barbara Bakes said...

This looks so light and delicious!

6:24 AM  
Blogger Jersey Girl Cooks said...

So delicious looking. Your picturea are fabulous. I am glad you are feeling better.

6:26 AM  
Blogger CookiePie said...

Lemon and berries -- so delicious and refreshing!!!

6:36 AM  
Blogger Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction said...

I love the combination of lemon and berries! These look beautiful - great for entertaining in individual glasses!

6:47 AM  
Blogger kat said...

That does look does look mighty tasty & good for you with all that fruit right.

6:47 AM  
Blogger Netts Nook said...

What a perfect way to use your cupcakes. Love all the berries looks great nice pictures.

6:47 AM  
Blogger Finla said...

Looks so so yummy, i totally agree too good looking to mess it up, but give it to me i will mess up and enjoy this delicious dessert.

6:50 AM  
Blogger Maria said...

Thanks everyone! This is the perfect dessert for Spring. It is so easy too, impress your guests with this one!

6:58 AM  
Blogger Leslie said...

Almost too pretty to eat...almost!!
YUMMO

7:04 AM  
Blogger vanillasugarblog said...

Ohhh very pretty. I can't say I'm feeling the whole spring thing because it's 45 degrees BUT we are getting warm weather come fri, sat & sun. I am sooooo ready!

7:35 AM  
Blogger Sophia Lee said...

simple, yet elegant and impressive! lemon mousse sounds perfect for the warmer weather!

7:41 AM  
Blogger teresa said...

This is such a beautiful spring dessert, and what a lovely picture!

8:02 AM  
Blogger Cathy said...

This looks delicious! Light, refreshing and perfect for spring!

8:14 AM  
Blogger Pearl said...

that looks like a very appropriately-springy dessert! :)

8:20 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

So pretty! I can't wait until berries are on sale here!

8:49 AM  
Blogger Gaby said...

soooooooooo pretty! I would totally eat that for lunch today!

8:54 AM  
Blogger Debbie said...

That looks so tempting to just dig into!!!

9:21 AM  
Blogger Pam said...

Oh my - it looks like heaven. I love this kind of dessert. Creamy and delicious.

9:35 AM  
Blogger Manggy said...

That *is* beautiful! I've never had a trifle before though, can you believe that?! O_o

9:44 AM  
Blogger How To Eat A Cupcake said...

Wow it DOES look so fantastic! Gorgeous photos!

10:10 AM  
Blogger La Bella Cooks said...

Lovely! I love trifle and this one looks so refreshing.

10:12 AM  
Blogger Cate said...

Mmm, that looks like a perfect way to celebrate Spring!

10:20 AM  
Blogger Claudia said...

This looks wonderful. I too have been finding great berries - we usually juat snack on them - or have a smoothie in the morning - but this brings them to new heights.

10:24 AM  
Blogger Kristen616 said...

Looks delicious! Perfect for spring!

10:48 AM  
Blogger Elyse said...

Man oh man, this trifle looks delicious! It's so hot in the Bay Area right now, and I'm craving light and cool desserts. This trifle seems like the epitome of all of those adjectives! I can't wait to get my hands on some berries so I can make this. Delicious!!

10:50 AM  
Blogger NKP said...

I love trifle, yours is so fresh looking. Just delicious.

11:29 AM  
Blogger The Blonde Duck said...

I love trifles! There was a nutter butter banana pudding one in S. Living I've been dying to try!

11:46 AM  
Blogger The Short (dis)Order Cook said...

I'm still waiting for berry season around here. It will be time for strawberries in a few weeks. Then they won't cost as much.

I'm glad you put the cake in the trifle. Part of what I love about trifle is the mix of textures. I love the squoosh of cream and the firmness of berries against the crumb of a cake. Nice work.

12:44 PM  
Blogger stephchows said...

This just makes me believe spring is here for sure!

12:50 PM  
Blogger Ingrid_3Bs said...

This would be a hit at my house especially with my youngest who loves berries. I have to hide them from her if I'm trying to make something specific with them. :)Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Happy Earth Day to you!
~ingrid

1:02 PM  
Blogger A_and_N said...

Perfect for a warm day....lovely clicks!

1:04 PM  
Blogger Amanda said...

Oh lordy that looks so good!! :)

1:17 PM  
Blogger Katrina said...

Awesome weather here, too!
That trifle looks aweomse and refreshing and "healthy".

1:24 PM  
Blogger kellypea said...

Beautiful and oh so much more healthy than the trifles I've made! I know this is a fabulous combo of flavors. Gorgeous photos too!

1:30 PM  
Blogger Snooky doodle said...

so nice and delicious! you re awesome!

1:59 PM  
Blogger Bunny said...

The trifle looks great, what a great use of your cupcakes too!

3:08 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Love lemon mousse!! Looks fantastic!

3:55 PM  
Blogger pinkstripes said...

Great dessert for spring. I love the berries!

4:39 PM  
Blogger Esi said...

I love trifles. This looks great.

5:18 PM  
Blogger Reeni said...

This trifle just screams Spring! How delicious!

5:54 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

Huzzah for instant pudding! It makes life so easy sometimes. I just bought some very huge strawberries from TJ's and the lemon mousse would go great. We don't have blackberries or any other berry for that matter yet. So it will just have to be strawberries for me.

6:22 PM  
Blogger PG said...

Looks delicious. I make a trifle that is quite similar but have never tried with lemon mousse.

I can't wait for this weekend - Spring weather should be in full effect!

6:51 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Mmm, berries!! looks amazing :)

7:11 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

wow!!! this really looks great... what a perfect dessert... :)

7:55 PM  
Blogger Lauren said...

omg this looks soo good. Its hard for me to resist anything lemon...

7:59 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

beautiful! so simple and gorgeous!

8:03 PM  
Blogger Dragon said...

So gorgeous!

8:07 PM  
Blogger Dewi said...

I love lemon mousse so much, though I never had it for the trifle, it does sound so fabulous.
Cheers,
elra

8:28 PM  
Blogger Kerstin said...

It's gorgeous Maria! I would a hard time digging in at first too, but I'm sure once I had a bite I wouldn't be able to resist anymore!

8:34 PM  
Blogger Foodie with Little Thyme! said...

great pictures. I'll be making this soon.

9:10 PM  
Blogger grace said...

very rarely do i make something that i deem almost too pretty to eat. not that it's not pretty, mind you, but that my appetite is simply an overwhelming force. :)
lovely trifle, indeed.

4:44 AM  
Blogger Mindy said...

This looks so yummy! I've never made a trifle, but I think that this has pushed me over the edge...

6:16 AM  
Blogger Culinary Wannabe said...

Wow - what beautiful pictures!!

10:14 AM  
Blogger Kelly said...

That trifle just makes me smile to look at it. What a pretty dessert! I bet it tastes lovely!

10:26 AM  
Blogger Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

I love fresh fruit desserts all year around!

10:47 AM  
Blogger Maris said...

Berries & lemon are really a perfect springtime dessert. Sounds like a perfect trifle!

10:57 AM  
Blogger Cookie baker Lynn said...

Gorgeous! Looks like the perfect springtime dessert.

11:58 AM  
Blogger Karen said...

This looks so refreshing and light. Delicious! The day before yesterday it was 81 degrees. Today it's snowing. Go figure! LOL

12:54 PM  
Blogger Mimi said...

that looks delish!!

7:38 PM  
Blogger Danielle said...

Beautiful and refreshing! And I've got to say the Nutella brownies look amazing as well. You two are so talented in the kitchen :)

7:33 AM  
Blogger Colleen said...

This looks so nice and light - and I have been obsessed with berries lately. Hope you are feeling better!

8:27 AM  
Blogger Cakelaw said...

Look at those luscious berries - delicious!!

4:49 AM  
Blogger Peter M said...

I adore trifle but your use of lush berries have trumped everything - YUM!

4:41 AM  
Blogger Spryte said...

Mmmm.... that sounds and looks amazing!

9:40 AM  

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