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Key Lime Parfaits

These Key Lime Parfaits are reminiscent of key lime pie. Sweet, tart and creamy with a fun crunchy sprinkle of graham cracker "crust".
Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

For the graham crumbles:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Sweetened Whipped Cream:

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice (I used bottled juice.)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 cups of the prepared sweetened whipped cream
  • 1 drop green food coloring, optional for color

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the graham crumbles

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking pan. Spread evenly without packing the crumbs. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time. Set aside to cool.

For the Sweetened Whipped Cream:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream, white sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until cream has soft peaks. Transfer half of the sweetened whipped cream to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining half to use in the filling.

For the Filling:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the lime zest.
  • Fold in the remaining half of the whipped cream. Transfer mixture to an airtight container and place in refrigerator. Chill thoroughly until thickened, at least two hours or overnight.

To Assemble

  • Put approximately 2 tablespoons crumble mixture in the bottom of each of the serving containers. Add a layer of key lime filling and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers of crumble, filling, and whipped cream. Garnish with a light sprinkle of crumb mixture or lime zest. May be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours prior to serving.

Notes

These parfaits can be served in small bowls, 9 ounce glasses, or even styrofoam cups. They can be made 2-3 hours ahead of time and will keep well if covered in the refrigerator. The graham crumbles are fairly stable and do not easily pick up moisture from the filling and cream. 

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1582IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg