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Key Lime Pie Trifle Recipe

Delightfully Creamy Key Lime Pie Trifle Recipe You’ll Love

Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie Trifle Recipe that captures the essence of summer in every creamy, luscious bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with gluten-free cookie crumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Ensure it is chilled for best results.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used but may affect texture.
  • 0.5 cup Key Lime Juice Regular lime juice can serve in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Key Lime Zest Use additional zest if using bottled juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions necessary unless for dietary preferences.
For Topping
  • 0.5 cup Reserved Graham Cracker Crumbs Keep some from the crust mixture for topping.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Lime Zest Sprinkle over the top as desired.

Equipment

  • Trifle dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter, stirring until fully coated. Press this mixture into the base of a trifle dish or bowl.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in ½ cup of powdered sugar, ½ cup of key lime juice, the zest of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a smooth, fluffy consistency.
  5. Spread half of the whipped cream filling evenly over the prepared crust in the trifle dish. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs over this layer.
  6. Layer the remaining filling on top, ensuring you cover the crumbs completely for a beautiful presentation.
  7. Sprinkle any leftover graham cracker crumbs over the top layer of filling and a light dusting of extra lime zest.
  8. Cover the trifle dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill mixing bowls and beaters before whipping the cream for stable peaks. Prepare the trifle a day in advance for enhanced flavors.

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