Description
A refreshing layered dessert of creamy key lime filling, graham cracker crumbs, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture is well coated and resembles wet sand.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup key lime juice, and 1 tablespoon lime zest. Beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined (about 3-4 minutes).
- Whip the cream: In another mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form—this takes about 4-5 minutes on high speed.
- Layer the trifle: In a trifle dish or individual glasses, layer one third of the graham cracker mixture, half of the lime filling, and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers with the remaining crumbs and filling, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and chill: Garnish with additional lime zest for a pop of color, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
This trifle can be made a day in advance; just add the whipped cream topping on the day of serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg