Lemon Wafer Trifle
A Lemon Wafer Trifle is a light, layered dessert typically made with crisp lemon-flavored wafer cookies, a creamy custard or whipped cream filling, and often a bright lemon curd. This no-bake treat is popular in the United States, especially during spring and summer, as a refreshing and visually appealing finale to a meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the wafers and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the cream or custard. It provides a quick energy boost and a small amount of calcium, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The trifle format is a classic British dessert, but this version swaps traditional sponge cake for crisp wafers, creating a delightful textural contrast between crunchy and creamy layers. It's a popular make-ahead dessert, as the wafers soften slightly over time, melding with the creamy components.
