Description
When life hands you limes, layer them into this creamy, tangy, no-bake Key Lime Trifle! With buttery graham chunks, a zesty lime-yogurt filling, and fluffy whipped cream, it’s like key lime pie and a parfait had a beachy love child. Perfect for potlucks, showers, or rainy days that need a burst of citrus joy—this dessert delivers big flavor with zero oven stress.
Ingredients
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14.4 oz box graham crackers, broken into chunks
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5 tbsp melted unsalted butter
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5 tbsp sugar (divided)
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½ tsp kosher salt
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2 cans sweetened condensed milk
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1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp lime zest
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½ cup key lime juice (bottled or fresh)
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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Garnish: lime slices, reserved crumbs
Optional Twists:
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Add berries, toasted coconut, or a cheesecake swirl
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Sub shortbread or vanilla wafers for crackers
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Use limoncello for a boozy upgrade
Instructions
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Toast crackers: Toss with butter, 3 tbsp sugar, and salt. Bake at 350°F for 10–15 mins. Cool and reserve ½ cup for topping.
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Make lime filling: Whisk condensed milk, yogurt, zest, and juice until smooth.
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Whip cream: Beat cold cream + 2 tbsp sugar to stiff peaks.
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Assemble: In a trifle dish, layer ⅓ crackers, ½ lime filling, ⅓ whipped cream. Repeat. Top with whipped cream, lime slices, and crumbs.
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Chill 2+ hours before serving for cake-like texture.
Notes
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No trifle bowl? Use a glass salad bowl, pitcher, or mason jars.
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Chill metal bowl for fluffier cream.
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For clean layers, wipe the bowl’s edge with a damp cloth as you go.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 42g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 8g