Irresistible No-Bake Key Lime Pie Trifle with Creamy Layers
This no-bake Key Lime Pie Trifle is a refreshing layered dessert made with tangy lime filling, fluffy whipped cream, and buttery graham cracker crumbs. Elegant, easy, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Equipment
- trifle bowl or glass serving dish
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer or whisk
- rubber spatula
- citrus zester and juicer
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened, then press firmly into the bottom of a trifle bowl or serving dish.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla until creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture in batches, keeping the texture light and airy.
- Spread half of the filling over the crust, add optional crumbs, then repeat layers, finishing with filling on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to develop.
Notes
Best served well chilled. Adjust lime zest to taste for extra tang. Use full-fat cream cheese for the smoothest texture and clean layers.