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Easiest Key Lime Pie Trifle

This incredibly fast and ridiculously easy no-bake Key Lime Pie Trifle captures all the deliciousness of key lime pie in a simple, layered dessert. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or as a delightful party favor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crumble
  • 13 full graham crackers graham crackers finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter melted
For the Key Lime Cream Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 14 oz each
  • 3/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
For Assembly
  • 16 ounces angel food cake diced into cubes
  • whipped cream for topping
  • graham cracker crumbs for garnish

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Another Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Trifle Bowl or Clear Serving Dish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Graham Cracker Crumble. First things first, let’s get that delicious crunchy base ready. In a medium bowl, grab your finely crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Give them a good stir. Now, pour in that melted butter. Mix it all up until the crumbs look like they’re all ready to get cozy together – think of it like wet sand. This crumble is going to add such a delightful texture!
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Key Lime Cream Filling. Now for the magic! In a separate bowl, take your softened cream cheese and beat it until it’s nice and creamy. No lumps allowed! Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk and keep on beating until everything is perfectly combined and smooth as silk. Next, it’s time for the star: the key lime juice and zest. Pour them in and mix until everything is beautifully incorporated. In another bowl, whip up your heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. This is where you gently fold the whipped cream into the key lime mixture. Be gentle, you want to keep all that airy goodness!
  3. Step 3: Assemble the Trifle. This is the fun part – layering! Grab your beautiful serving dish (a trifle bowl is gorgeous, but any clear bowl works wonders). Start by spreading a layer of that yummy graham cracker crumble at the bottom. Then, add a layer of your cubed angel food cake. Don’t be shy with it! Next, scoop on a generous spoonful of that incredible key lime cream filling. Repeat these layers – crumble, cake, filling – until you’ve used up your ingredients, ending with a luscious top layer of the key lime cream filling. It’s like building edible art!
  4. Step 4: Garnish. The grand finale! Top your masterpiece with a generous swirl of whipped cream. For that extra touch of homemade charm, sprinkle a little bit of the graham cracker crumbs on top. And there you have it – a beautiful, delectable Key Lime Pie Trifle that looks as good as it tastes.

Notes

Cover the trifle tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep well in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. The angel food cake might soften a bit over time, but it will still be delicious!