Lemon Berry Cloud Dessert
This Lemon Berry Cloud Dessert is an easy no-bake treat made with angel food cake, blueberry pie filling, lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, holidays, and summer gatherings.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish – Perfect for layering the dessert and serving a crowd.
- Trifle Bowl (Optional)
- large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Serrated Bread Knife
- Plastic Wrap or an Airtight Lid
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package lemon instant pudding mix
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream)
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes.
- Fold in the Greek yogurt and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- In a 9x13-inch dish or large trifle bowl, arrange half of the angel food cake cubes.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cake.
- Spoon half of the blueberry pie filling over the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle with half of the fresh strawberries.
- Repeat the layers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Special Recipe Notes:
- Layer gently for the best texture. Angel food cake is delicate, so avoid pressing the layers down. Keeping the cake light and fluffy allows the creamy filling to soak in without becoming dense.
- Every brand of pie filling is a little different. Some are thicker than others, so don't worry if your layers aren't perfectly even. The dessert will settle beautifully as it chills.
- This is one of those desserts that tastes even better the next day. The overnight chill allows the lemon flavor to mellow and the blueberry filling to blend into the creamy layers, creating an even more delicious dessert.
- A chilled mixing bowl helps keep the filling fluffy. If your kitchen is warm, pop your mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before preparing the filling for an even lighter texture.
- This recipe is easy to double for a crowd. Make it in two 9x13-inch dishes instead of one deep pan so the layers stay balanced and serving is much easier.
- For a fresh bakery-style finish, garnish just before serving. A little lemon zest, fresh berries, and a few mint leaves add color, freshness, and make the dessert look beautiful in photos.
- Don't skip the chill time. It may be tempting to serve it sooner, but giving the dessert several hours to chill is what transforms the individual ingredients into one perfectly creamy, flavorful dessert.