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Key Lime Pie Trifle

This refreshing Key Lime Pie Trifle captures all the tangy, creamy goodness of classic Key lime pie in an elegant layered dessert. Each spoonful delivers the perfect balance of tart key lime filling, sweet whipped cream, and buttery graham cracker layers. The creamy texture is achieved through a combination of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh whipped cream, while layers of graham cracker crumbs and lime zest add delightful texture contrasts. Topped with whipped cream rosettes and lime wedges for an extra fresh touch, this dessert is as beautiful as it is refreshing. The make-ahead nature makes it perfect for summer entertaining, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight while you focus on other preparations.

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JUE

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Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Use room temperature cream cheese for smoothest texture
Fresh key lime juice gives the best flavor, but regular lime juice works too
Don't overwhip the cream to avoid curdling
Zest limes before juicing for easier handling
Layer in clear glasses to show off the beautiful layers
Chill overnight for best flavor development
Make candied lime zest ahead for easier assembly
Reserve some whipped cream for final garnish
Serve within 2 days for best texture
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Key Lime Pie Trifle

This refreshing Key Lime Pie Trifle captures all the tangy, creamy goodness of classic Key lime pie in an elegant layered dessert. Each spoonful delivers the perfect balance of tart key lime filling, sweet whipped cream, and buttery graham cracker layers. The creamy texture is achieved through a combination of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh whipped cream, while layers of graham cracker crumbs and lime zest add delightful texture contrasts. Topped with whipped cream rosettes and lime wedges for an extra fresh touch, this dessert is as beautiful as it is refreshing. The make-ahead nature makes it perfect for summer entertaining, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight while you focus on other preparations.

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Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
0 Minutes
Total Time
4H30 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Summer Dessert
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
8 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Key Lime Cream:
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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3/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
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2 tablespoons key lime zest
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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For the Graham Cracker Layers:
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2 sleeves (about 18) graham crackers, crushed
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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For the Lime Syrup:
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon lime zest
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2 tablespoons white rum (optional)
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For the Candied Lime Zest:
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Zest of 3 limes, in strips
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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For Assembly and Garnish:
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Additional whipped cream for topping
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Lime wedges for garnish
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Extra graham cracker crumbs
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Fresh mint sprigs
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Lime zest for dusting

Instructions

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For the graham cracker mixture: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until evenly moistened. Set aside.
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For lime syrup: Combine water, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest in a saucepan. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in rum if using. Cool completely.
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For candied lime zest: Blanch lime zest strips in boiling water for 1 minute. In small saucepan, combine sugar and water, bring to boil. Add blanched zest, simmer 10 minutes. Remove zest and let cool on parchment.
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For the key lime cream: Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, beating until well combined.
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Mix in lime juice, lime zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
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In separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
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Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the lime mixture until smooth. Reserve remaining whipped cream for topping.
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In serving glasses or a trifle bowl, layer graham cracker mixture, a drizzle of lime syrup, and key lime cream. Repeat layers.
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Top with reserved whipped cream and sprinkle with additional graham cracker crumbs.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor development.
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Before serving, garnish with lime wedges, candied lime zest, and fresh mint sprigs.