Key Lime Pie Trifle

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Ingredients

  • 2 8oz Bricks of Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Zest (plus extra for later)
  • 2 Cups Garahm Cracker Crumbs
  • 8oz Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 3 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 Additional Cup Powdered Sugar

Method-

In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the cream cheese until soft and smooth (about 5 minutes on medium speed)

Add in powdered sugar and whip until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Slowly add the lime juice, vanilla and zest.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside. Clean the bowl

Melt the butter and combine with the crumbs and sugar. Spread out onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

Using the stand mixer again, whip the cream and powdered sugar together with a whisk attachment until light and fluffy. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.

Layer the pie crust and whipped cream/ cream cheese mixture in a trifle bowl, adding in additional zest as desired.

Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve!