Ingredients
– 13 full graham crackers finely crushed for the crumble base
– 6 tablespoons brown sugar adds sweetness to the crumble
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon for a warm spice in the crumble
– 8 tablespoons melted salted butter binds the crumble together
– 2 cups heavy cream for whipping into the filling
– 8 ounces softened cream cheese creates the creamy texture in the filling
– 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk sweetens and thickens the filling
– 3/4 cup key lime juice brings that signature tangy flavor
– 1 tablespoon key lime zest adds a fresh citrus note
– 16 ounces angel food cake cut into cubes for the soft layers
– Whipped cream for optional decoration tops it off beautifully
Instructions
1-First off, gather all your ingredients and tools to keep things smooth; you’ll need a mixing bowl, a baking sheet, and a trifle dish.
2-Start by prepping the graham cracker crumble: mix 13 full graham crackers (finely crushed), 6 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 8 tablespoons melted salted butter, then press it into a 1/4-inch thick layer on a baking sheet.
3-Bake that at 350°F (177°C) for 8-10 minutes until it’s golden, then let it cool and break it into pieces oh, the aroma will have you so excited!
4-Next, for the filling, whip 2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks and chill it. In another bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk while mixing.
5-On low speed, beat in 3/4 cup key lime juice and 1 tablespoon key lime zest, and gently fold in the whipped cream for that dreamy texture.
6-Now for assembly: layer half the 16 ounces of cubed angel food cake in your trifle dish, spread half the filling over it, and sprinkle half the crumble on top. Repeat the layers and chill everything for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld total prep time is about 2 hours plus chilling.
7-Once it’s ready, add whipped cream for decoration if you want that extra flair.
Last Step:
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🍽️ Bottled key lime juice works well if fresh key limes are unavailable.
🎂 Angel food cake can be store-bought or homemade from a mix.
❄️ Leftover ingredients can be used to make mini trifles in jars, which can be frozen for later.
🍨 Extra graham cracker crumble is great as a topping for ice cream or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Chilling time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving