Description
A refreshing layered dessert that combines key lime flavor with creamy layers and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 13 full graham crackers, crushed finely
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 16 ounces angel food cake, diced into cubes
- Whipped cream to top
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crumble by combining crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Create the key lime cream filling by beating softened cream cheese until smooth, then whisk in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the key lime mixture.
- Assemble the trifle starting with a layer of graham cracker crumble, followed by angel food cake pieces, and then key lime cream filling. Repeat layers, finishing with key lime cream and a topping of whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers. Consider adding layers of fresh fruit for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: key lime pie, trifle, dessert, summer, no-bake