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Key Lime Trifle

Key Lime Trifle: Easy No-Bake Dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Author Amanda Tinney

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz frozen Sarah Lee pound cake
  • 3 limes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 16 oz tub of COOL WHIP whipped topping
  • 2 boxes 3 oz each lime JELL-O

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk and sour cream. Whisk in two boxes of  lime JELL-O and to combine.
  2. Fold in half your tub of whipped topping, reserving the half for trifle assembly.
  3. Place lime mixture into the fridge to set for a few minutes.
  4. Cut off all the dark edges off your frozen pound cake with a serrated knife.
  5. Cut your pound cake into 1 inch cubes. (It is easier to cut the pound cake when it is still frozen.)
  6. Slice two of your fresh limes for garnish.
  7. To assemble, place 1/3 of the pound cake into the bottom of your trifle bowl.
  8. Push the pieces out to the sides.
  9. Add half of your lime mixture.
  10. Add another 1/3 of your pound cake pieces.
  11. Top that with 4 oz of Cool Whip. (This is half of what is remaining.)
  12. Add the remaining pound cake pieces.
  13. Add the remaining half of your lime mixture.
  14. Fill a piping bag (or a ziploc bag with one end cut off) with the remaining 4 oz of Cool Whip and decorate the outside edge of the top of your trifle.
  15. Garnish with sliced fresh limes and the zest of the third lime.
  16. Refrigerate until ready to serve.