Key Lime Pie Trifle By Kelly Miller • March4,2014 • Updated January 18, 2022 • 41 Comments 5.5K Jump to Recipe Key Lime Pie Trifle made with key lime pie mousse layered with sweet pound cake and topped with toasted coconut. The easy way to enjoy key lime pie! Today was one of those days where I was literally “on” from the moment I opened my eyes until now, late at night. And by “on” I mean not getting a break! I go to work and I have to be constantly “on” in front of my students who deserve the best teacher they can get. I come home and I have to be “on” for my kids because they haven’t seen me all day, and I haven’t seen them all day, and I miss them. In the back of my mind is all the household stuff, switch the laundry and while that’s running, load the dishwasher, and then while they’re both running, get dinner started. Then switch the laundry, get the table ready, eat dinner, unload dishwasher, clean up from dinner. After a few cartoons, it’s toothbrushes, Llama Llama Red Pajama, cuddles, kisses, and lights out. Finally I can settle down with a coffee, a special treat like this Key Lime Pie Trifle, catch up on blog work, and just sit. I’m truly overwhelmingly thankful. Of course I’m tired and my back aches, but the reality is not lost on me that I have been blessed beyond measure. I hope you take a small bit of time out today to enjoy the little things – like National Pound Cake Day! Clearly Mommy needs a break, and I don’t know of a better holiday than this! When the kiddos are finally in bed for the night, whip up this easy dessert just for you. It pretty much goes perfectly with an episode of Downton Abbey, just sayin’. 🙂 …or you can do what I did and just slather some on top of a pound cake slice, top with coconut, and eat. It’s quicker, ha! If you liked this Key Lime Pie Trifle recipe, leave a rating and a comment below this post! Key Lime Pie Trifle Key Lime Pie Trifle made with pound cake, toasted coconut, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla pudding and cool whip. 5 from 2 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: recipe for key lime pie trifle Prep Time: 20 minutes minutesCook Time: 6 minutes minutes Servings: 4 servings Calories: 722kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 3/4 cup coconut▢ 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk▢ 1/2 cup fresh lime juice▢ 1 tbsp grated lime zest▢ 3.5 oz pkg instant vanilla pudding mix▢ 8 oz Cool Whip thawed▢ 1/2 16 oz frozen pound cake thawed InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Spread coconut in a thin layer on a cookie sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 3-6 minutes - keep a close eye so it doesn't burn.Remove from oven and set aside.Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest.Whisk in dry instant vanilla pudding mix.Gently fold in whipped topping until well combined.Place a layer of pound cake in the bottom of four trifle dishes or small mason jars.Spread lime mousse filling evenly over pound cake in each dish.Top with generous amount of toasted coconut and a few sprinkles of lime zest.Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. NutritionCalories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 105g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 2mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 5.5K
Lisa Brown says March 4, 2014 at 1:26 pm i would make french toast out of slices of the pound cake. Reply
mami2jcn says March 4, 2014 at 2:02 pm I would create pound cake topped with fresh strawberries. Reply
Julie Wood says March 4, 2014 at 2:40 pm I am going to make an Indoor Smores Cake made with Sara Lee Pound Cake. Reply
Catie says March 4, 2014 at 3:11 pm Oh my gosh, yum! I'd pair it with strawberries and whipped cream – my absolute favorite dessert 🙂 Reply
amy smith says March 4, 2014 at 4:32 pm This looks yummy. I can't wait to try it. Warm Blessings! Amy Reply
Betsy Barnes says March 4, 2014 at 8:11 pm I would make a strawberry parfait, using cubes of Sara Lee pound cake, creamy strawberry popsicles, fresh strawberry puree, topped with chocolate drizzle abd whip cream 🙂 Reply
Kim Henrichs says March 4, 2014 at 8:20 pm I would love to do a trifle with fresh blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and good whipped cream! Reply
AnnaZed says March 4, 2014 at 10:16 pm I think I might make on of those cute cake in a jar things with ice cream, pound cake and strawberries.******************{in the contest I am Margot Core on the Rafflecopter} Reply
kelly says March 4, 2014 at 11:30 pm I would create a chocolate mouse layered pound cake with whipped cream on topkellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom Reply
1froglegs says March 4, 2014 at 11:47 pm I would make the Peanut Butter Cup Pound Cake Whoopie Pies recipe that they have on the Sara Lee website. Reply
cezovski says March 5, 2014 at 1:30 am Pound cake with chocolate sauce and pistachios!Rafflecopter: Carolsue Reply
D Schmidt says March 5, 2014 at 2:34 am I would make a sherry trifle! Using the pound cake would make the process so much quicker and of course delicious 😉 Reply
MaryB says March 5, 2014 at 3:57 am Trifle sounds like a great idea. I love grilling pound cake, too. So good! Reply
Pam says March 5, 2014 at 4:25 am I would like to try making a tiramisu with Sara Lee's pound cake! Reply
Julie says March 5, 2014 at 6:53 am I absolutely love the delicious buttery taste of just plain pound cake, but I also love making strawberry shortcake – lots of strawberries and fresh homemade whipped cream! Reply
Wild Orchid says March 5, 2014 at 10:33 am I would make a strawberry shortcake! Thanks for the chance to win! wildorchid985 at gmail dot com Reply
Janet Watson says March 5, 2014 at 11:08 am I would love to try your Key Lime Trifle above! Looks delicious! My family would love if I made that! Reply
disqus_CdrOimGdI3 says March 5, 2014 at 1:20 pm Looks yummy. My favorite is mixed berries over the pound cake. Reply
DebC919 says March 5, 2014 at 2:58 pm I also like to use the pound cake in trifle. Cut into slices, spread with preserves of choice, then layer with creamy custard and whipped topping. Reply
Heather Babcock says March 5, 2014 at 3:07 pm I would use the pound cake in a delicious tropical fruit trifle or maybe a raspberry or blueberry shortcake. Reply