Description
Indulge in a refreshing twist with this Key Lime Mascarpone Cheesecake Trifle. Layers of creamy mascarpone blended with tangy key lime juice and fluffy whipped cream create a dessert that is as delightful to the palate as it is to the eyes. Crunchy graham cracker crumbs add texture, making this trifle a perfect centerpiece for summer barbecues or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this dessert will leave your guests clamoring for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and key lime juice. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in lime zest with a spatula to maintain airiness.
- In another bowl, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer graham cracker crumbs followed by the cream mixture. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, garnish with extra lime zest or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: (Chill time) 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg