Description
This Key Lime Pie Trifle features bright citrus, creamy filling, and a buttery graham crust, perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
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
- Combine graham crumbs with melted butter in a bowl and press firmly into the bottom of the trifle dish.
- Whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, zest, and vanilla, mixing until glossy.
- Fold a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream gently.
- Spoon half of the lime-cream filling over the graham crust and sprinkle with more crumbs, then add the remaining filling and top with extra crumbs.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving, optionally garnishing with lime slices or whipped cream.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, assemble the trifle up to 24 hours in advance. Avoid using bottled lime juice for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg