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This pretty Blueberry Lemon Trifle was the result of a kitchen disaster, but you’d never know it! Rich, creamy and bursting with blueberries, it’s a delicious and easy dessert!

Last week, I posted this photo on my Facebook page of the mutilated remains of a beautiful and delicious cake. It just would NOT release from the pan. The worst thing about it was that I was planning on using this cake for a post and didn’t have time to run to the store and buy all new ingredients before it was due.

I managed to salvage one slice by covering it with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, but the rest of the cake was a loss. Thankfully, one of my followers suggested making a trifle with it.

I already had a bowl of Citrus Whipped Cream from another post I was writing. That got my brain going, and I put together this happy accident called Blueberry Lemon Trifle.

This isn’t so much a recipe as it is a handy tip to have up your sleeve. You can make a trifle out of any kind of cake or even brownie. I think this might even be good with my favorite Lemon Bread. The key to a good one is the creamy layer.

What is a trifle?

Strictly speaking, a trifle is a British dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. It’s served cold and in a clear bowl so you can see all the layers. Blueberry Lemon Trifle probably wouldn’t pass muster on the Great British Baking Show, but it’s good enough for me. 😉

How do you stabilize whipped cream for use in a trifle?

Fresh whipped cream will not stand up at room temperature for any amount of time. Even in the refrigerator, whipped cream eventually gets a bit runny and will turn a good trifle into a soggy mess.

The solution to this is either to use Cool Whip or to stabilize your cream. Since I prefer freshly whipped cream, I went with the second option. Also, it’s what I had already. Who wants to go running to the grocery store when you can make do with what’s on hand? 🙂

To stabilize your whipped cream, simply add either unflavored gelatin or a small amount of instant pudding mix. The pudding mix contains gelatin, and it has a nice vanilla flavor as well.

Disaster averted! I brought this to our Sunday School class the next day and the entire bowl was gobbled up, so I’d say it was a winner. 🙂 In the future, I will be sure to grease my pans more carefully.

I have a friend who swears by this Miracle Pan Release to help avoid baking disasters. But honestly, who could call a trifle a disaster? I think it was more of a happy accident.

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