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Key Lime Pie Trifle

Key Lime Pie Trifle

A cool layered dessert with tangy lime filling, whipped cream, and buttery graham cracker crumbs, perfect for summer parties or make-ahead entertaining.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 225 g cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 box vanilla pudding 3.4 oz, optional
  • 1 cup whipped topping optional for garnish
  • 2 lime slices thin, for finishing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Trifle bowl or large glass bowl

Method
 

  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks, then set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in key lime juice and zest.
  3. Fold in pudding if using, for a thicker filling.
  4. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a small bowl.
  5. Layer crumbs, lime filling, and whipped cream in a trifle bowl, repeating until filled and finishing with crumbs and lime slices.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Soft peaks keep the whipped cream light and easy to fold.
  • Chill long enough for the crumbs to soften slightly and the layers to set.
  • Add cake cubes if you want a softer Key Lime Trifle With Angel Food Cake version.