Description
A refreshing and rich dessert that combines key lime pie flavors in an elegant trifle format, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- Thin lime slices for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Build the Base: Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a clear trifle dish or large glass bowl.
- Make the Key Lime Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer It Up: Begin layering by adding half of the key lime mixture over the prepared crust, followed by half of the whipped cream and half of the sliced strawberries.
- Repeat: Add the remaining graham crumbs, then the lime mixture, whipped cream, and strawberries.
- Garnish: Top off your trifle with beautiful thin lime slices and fresh mint leaves.
- Chill: Cover the trifle and refrigerate it for at least 240 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill your mixing bowl and whisk for the best whipped cream results. This dessert can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg