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Key Lime Mascarpone Cheesecake Trifle

Key Lime Mascarpone Cheesecake Trifle

Indulge in this Key Lime Mascarpone Cheesecake Trifle, a delightful blend of creamy mascarpone and zesty key lime flavors layered with graham crackers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Mixture
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 limes
Graham Cracker Layer
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Trifle dish or individual cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and key lime juice. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gently fold in lime zest with a spatula to maintain airiness.
  3. In another bowl, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.
  4. In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer graham cracker crumbs followed by the cream mixture. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  6. Before serving, garnish with extra lime zest or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 22g

Notes

This trifle can be customized with different cookie layers or fresh fruit for extra flavor and texture.

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