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Key Lime Coconut Parfait

Key Lime Coconut Parfait – Your Must-Try Summer Delight

This Key Lime Coconut Parfait merges zesty key lime with creamy coconut for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Parfait Layers
  • 1 cup Key Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 4 oz Coconut Cream Instant Pudding A vanilla pudding can also be used
  • 2 cups Milk Any type of milk works
  • 16 oz Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream is a lovely substitute
For the Crust
  • 5 sheets Graham Crackers Gluten-free versions can be used
  • 4 Tbsp Butter Melted; can use a vegan alternative
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
For Garnishing
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Zest
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Fun for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • trifle bowl or individual serving glasses
  • Zip-top Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C) if needed.
  2. Crush the graham crackers in a zip-top bag, then mix with melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of your serving dish.
  4. Whisk the coconut cream instant pudding with milk until thickened.
  5. Gently fold the Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
  6. Layer the coconut pudding mixture on the graham cracker crust followed by a layer of Cool Whip.
  7. Repeat layers until vessel is filled, finishing with a Cool Whip layer.
  8. Sprinkle lime zest over the top layer of Cool Whip.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  10. Add shredded coconut and sprinkles just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh key limes and add garnishes just before serving.

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