Description
This no-bake Key Lime Pie Trifle layers tangy lime cream, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and fluffy whipped cream into a light, refreshing dessert. It’s quick to assemble and perfect for warm weather or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 10 oz graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream (for garnish)
- Lime slices and extra lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the lime mixture gently to combine.
- Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- In a trifle bowl or individual cups, layer graham cracker mixture and lime cream alternately, finishing with lime cream.
- Top with whipped cream, lime slices, and extra zest.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Add pineapple or shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Use ginger snaps for a spiced base alternative.
- Individual servings in small cups make for elegant presentation.
- Assemble the night before for deeper flavor development.
- Reduce sweetened condensed milk or increase lime juice for a tangier dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
