Description
A light and refreshing no-bake dessert that combines creamy lime filling with graham cracker layers, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 10 oz graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream (for topping)
- Lime slices & extra zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream along with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture until fluffy and well combined.
- Stir the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Layer the graham cracker mix and lime cream alternately in a trifle dish or individual cups.
- Finish with a final layer of lime cream on top.
- Add a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream and garnish with lime slices and extra zest.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to maintain the fluffiness of the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Trifle, No-Bake, Summer Dessert, Easy Dessert