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A beautiful Key Lime Pie Trifle layered in a clear glass trifle bowl with buttery graham cracker crumbs, creamy key lime cheesecake filling, fluffy homemade whipped cream, and thin lime slices. The no-bake dessert is topped with whipped cream, fresh lime zest, graham cracker crumbs, and lime wedges, making it a refreshing and elegant dessert for summer parties, holidays, and family gatherings.

no-bake Key Lime Pie Trifle

A creamy, refreshing no-bake Key Lime Pie Trifle made with luscious lime cheesecake filling, homemade whipped cream, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and fresh lime zest. This easy layered dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, summer parties, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lime Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Graham Cracker Layers
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Garnish
  • Extra whipped cream
  • Lime zest
  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Thin lime slices
  • Fresh rosemary optional

Equipment

  • Trifle dish or glass serving bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Citrus juicer
  • Zester
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar.
  5. Layer half the crumbs, half the lime filling, and half the whipped cream.
  6. Arrange lime slices along the sides of the bowl.
  7. Repeat the layers.
  8. Garnish with whipped cream, lime zest, graham cracker crumbs, and lime slices.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Fresh lime juice provides the best flavor.
Make up to one day ahead.
Do not freeze.
Chill thoroughly before serving.
Garnish just before serving for the freshest appearance.