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Key Lime Pie Trifle - A Gorgeous Tropical Dessert

Key Lime Pie Trifle Recipe


  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Key Lime Pie Trifle Recipe brings the refreshing taste of key lime pie into a delightful layered dessert. It’s a no-bake treat perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • melted
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • chilled
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
  • softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • plus more for garnish if desired
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and mix until well combined.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat the chilled heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  5. In serving glasses, layer the graham cracker mixture, the key lime filling, and repeat until glasses are filled.
  6. Top each trifle with additional graham cracker crumbs and key lime zest for garnish.
  7. Chill the trifles in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping. Feel free to adjust the key lime juice to your taste preference.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 410 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Trifle Recipe, Dessert, No-Bake, American Dessert