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Strawberry Lemon Curd Trifle

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Looking for a healthy dessert idea? This light summer dessert may look complicated, but it’s simple to make and so delicious to eat. 

strawberry lemon trifle dessert shown from above in a clear bowl with fresh fruit and a pineapple stem on a white background

A light summer dessert that is both beautiful to serve and even better to eat.

Trifles might look complicated to make, but this one is actually easy to put together.  

Kitchen Tip: Using Greek yogurt flavored with store-bought lemon curd, this recipe cuts fat and calories from more traditional recipes which use cream cheese or custard.  The flavor is light, lemony, and bright.

This is an easy summer dessert with few ingredients. This healthy dessert idea requires just 6 ingredients and comes together quickly.

How To Make Trifle Dessert

  1. Layer 1/2 crushed Nilla Wafers on the bottom of trifle dish
  2. Arrange strawberries around the bottom of the dish
  3. Add 1/2 of pineapple chunk
  4. Drizzle with 1/2 yogurt mix
  5. Top with 1/2 Cool Whip.
  6. Add another layer of strawberries around the outside of the serving dish.
  7. Layer with the rest of Nilla Wafers
  8. Add remaining pineapple chunks
  9. Pour remaining yogurt on top of pineapple and strawberries
  10. Top with the rest of the Cool Whip
  11. Garnish with fruit, pineapple top, and crushed wafers if desired

 

This is a fun dessert to make in individual serving sized containers like these I just picked up on Amazon:

You could use any kind of clear cup otherwise.

 

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healthy dessert ideas Light Summer Desserts: Strawberry Lemon Curd Trifle is the perfect light and healthy summer dessert to bring to your next party. This beauty is simple to prepare with only 6 ingredients. Greek yogurt is flavored with lemon curd making a delicious sauce that is layered with Nilla Wafers, cool whip, and fruit.

Strawberry Lemon Curd Trifle

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  • Author: Jodi Danen, RDN | Create Kids Club
  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 12 people
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Non Cook
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

The perfect light and beautiful dessert to bring to your next party. Greek yogurt is flavored with lemon curd making a delicious sauce that is layered with Nilla Wafers, cool whip, and fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers, crushed (or angel food cake, sliced into chunks)
  • 1 container fresh strawberries, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 whole pineapple, sliced into bite-sized chunks (or canned chunk pineapple, drained)
  • 1 16 oz. lite Cool Whip
  • 1 32 oz. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd (such as Dickinson’s) (use 3/4 cup for more lemony flavor.)

Instructions

  1. Place Nilla Wafers into a ziplock bag and crush into large chunks with a mallet or rolling pin.
  2. In blender or food processor, blend yogurt with lemon curd until well mixed.  Set aside.
  3. Layer 1/2 Nilla Wafers on the bottom of trifle dish, or divide 1/2 among small parfait cups.
  4. Arrange strawberries around the bottom of the dish.
  5. Add 1/2 of pineapple chunks.
  6. Drizzle with 1/2 yogurt mix.  If making small cups, divide 1/2 of the yogurt among all the cups.
  7. Top with 1/2 Cool Whip.  If making individual sizes, divide this equally amongst cups.
  8. Add another layer of strawberries around the outside of the serving dish.
  9. Layer with the rest of Nilla Wafers. Reserve a small amount for garnishing if desired.
  10. Add remaining pineapple chunks.
  11. Pour remaining yogurt on top of pineapple and strawberries.
  12. Top with the rest of the Cool Whip.
  13. Garnish with fruit, pineapple top, and crushed wafers if desired.

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  1. What a lovely summery dessert! I love desserts that are easy to make and do not need loads of ingredients. Strawberries are my absolute favourite fruit, they go so well with the silky whip. Delish!

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  3. I’ve never made trifle myself. But I love your idea of using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. Sounds light and delicious!

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    • The yogurt was delicious mixed with the lemon curd. I could have just eaten that 🙂

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  5. I love making a trifle but I have not made or eaten one is years!! It’s been so long that your detailed post was a great refresher. I love the fresh fruits and it’s all came together so beautifully.

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  6. The ingredients you have chosen to use for this trifle are great! I purposefully purchased a trifle dish just so I could create one for a get together recently. I know which trifle I’ll be making next!!

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    • That trifle bowl is the whole reason I decided to tackle the recipe! It is just so pretty 🙂

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  11. oh wow this looks amazing, you are killing me with gorgeous pictures, i just want to stuff my face into one of the trifle bowls!!! definitely bookmarked for a weekend party!

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    • Ha! I do have to admit that since I made this to photograph and didn’t have a party to attend, I may have grabbed a spoon and had a delicious afternoon snack… 🙂

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  14. I am especially loving the little cups ideas. With my baby shower coming up soon this would be perfect to serve in this South Florida heat.

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  15. I have always seen the beautiful trifles and wished someone would make it for me. They just look so beautiful that I want to eat them right away. I guess I would make a single serve version for myself on Mother’s day and treat me 🙂

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