Description
A delightful twist on classic key lime pie, featuring layers of creamy lime filling, crunchy graham cracker crust, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely ground)
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Assemble the base: Press the mixture into a trifle dish or large glass bowl for a firm crust.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks using a mixer.
- Make the lime mixture: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar gradually.
- Add the citrus: Incorporate key lime juice, zest, and vanilla into cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Gently mix whipped cream into the lime mixture, preserving its volume.
- Layer the trifle: Spoon half of the lime mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Add additional crumbs on top.
- Repeat the layers: Add the second half of the lime mixture, spread, and top with more graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill before serving: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
For a fancier presentation, top servings with extra whipped cream and lime zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: key lime pie, trifle, dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert