Name: Key Lime Pie Trifle
Prep time: PT-493546H12M49S
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: – 13 full graham crackers (finely crushed) for crunchy base; – 6 tablespoons brown sugar for crunchy base; – 1 teaspoon cinnamon for crunchy base; – 8 tablespoons salted butter (melted) for crunchy base; – 2 cups heavy cream for creamy, zesty layers; – 8 ounces soft cream cheese for creamy, zesty layers; – 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk for creamy, zesty layers; – ¾ cup key lime juice for creamy, zesty layers; – 1 tablespoon key lime zest for creamy, zesty layers; – 16 ounces angel food cake (cut into cubes) for building layers; – Whipped cream for garnish for building layers

Ingredients

– 13 full graham crackers (finely crushed) for crunchy base

– 6 tablespoons brown sugar for crunchy base

– 1 teaspoon cinnamon for crunchy base

– 8 tablespoons salted butter (melted) for crunchy base

– 2 cups heavy cream for creamy, zesty layers

– 8 ounces soft cream cheese for creamy, zesty layers

– 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk for creamy, zesty layers

– ¾ cup key lime juice for creamy, zesty layers

– 1 tablespoon key lime zest for creamy, zesty layers

– 16 ounces angel food cake (cut into cubes) for building layers

– Whipped cream for garnish for building layers

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Instructions

1-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2-Mix the graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter, then press into a ¼-inch layer on the sheet.

3-Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, cool, and break into small pieces.

4-Whip 2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks and chill.

5-Beat 8 ounces soft cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk, mixing until smooth.

6-Carefully stir in ¾ cup key lime juice and 1 tablespoon key lime zest, then gently fold in the whipped cream.

7-Assemble in a trifle dish by layering the 16 ounces angel food cake cubes, half the filling, and half the crumble; repeat the layers.

8-Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

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Notes

🍋 Use bottled key lime juice when fresh limes are unavailable to maintain consistent flavor.
🎂 Store-bought angel food cake works well, but homemade adds a special touch.
🍨 Save leftover graham cracker crumble for ice cream or yogurt toppings to reduce waste.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 2 hours
Chilling Time: At least 4 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake, Layering
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving