Description
Indulge in the refreshing and tangy delight of this Key Lime Pie Trifle. Layers of buttery graham cracker crumbs, creamy key lime filling, and fluffy whipped cream make this dessert a show-stopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 box graham crackers (about 12 full sheets)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Whipped Cream Layer:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lime slices or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and set aside.
- Key Lime Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest. Beat until creamy.
- Whipped Cream Layer: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold half into lime mixture.
- Assemble: Layer graham cracker crumbs, lime filling, and whipped cream in a trifle dish. Repeat layers. Finish with whipped cream and garnish. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, add toasted coconut or crushed vanilla wafers between layers.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
