Irresistible Key Lime Pie Trifle Steals Hearts in 5 Layers
A refreshing and creamy Key Lime Pie Trifle with layers of tangy lime cream, buttery graham crackers, and whipped cream.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 package (10 oz) graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream for topping
- Lime slices and extra zest for garnish
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until combined.
- Layer the graham cracker mixture in the bottom of a large glass bowl or individual trifle cups.
- Add a layer of the lime cream mixture over the graham crackers, smoothing it out.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with lime cream on top.
- Top with fresh whipped cream, lime slices, and extra zest.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Chill the trifle thoroughly for better texture.
- Customize with extra lime zest for more tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: key lime pie trifle, no-bake dessert, lime dessert, summer dessert