Description
This Key Lime Pie Trifle is a refreshing and creamy no-bake dessert layered with tangy key lime filling, fluffy whipped topping, and crushed graham crackers—perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tsp key lime zest (optional)
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- Extra whipped topping or lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated.
- In a trifle dish or individual dessert cups, layer crushed graham crackers, then a layer of the key lime filling.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, ending with the filling on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra whipped topping and lime slices if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor, but bottled works well too.
- Can be made a day ahead—just add garnish before serving.
- Layer in mason jars for fun, portable servings.
- For added texture, toast the graham cracker crumbs lightly before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
