This easy No Bake Key Lime Pie is the ultimate make-ahead dessert. Made with a tart key lime filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, this easy no-bake pie recipe comes together in minutes without turning on the oven.
For more bright, citrus flavor, check out my lime jello salad or fresh mojito fruit salsa.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights: No Bake Key Lime Pie
- Flavor: This pie is bright, tangy, and sweet. This perfectly balances with a crisp, buttery graham cracker crust.
- Tools: A stand mixer or hand mixer, and a 9-inch pie plate (if making a homemade graham cracker crust).
- Serving Suggestions: Top with whipped cream, fresh lime zest, and lime slices just before serving for the freshest flavor and a beautiful presentation.
Cook Time: 4 Hrs 45 Mins (15 Min Prep) Serving: 8 slices Cooking Method: None!
Ingredient Notes
- Graham Cracker Crust: Store-bought keeps it easy but homemade works too.
- Heavy Cream: Use heavy whipping cream for a rich, creamy filling that holds its shape.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and creaminess. Don’t substitute evaporated milk.
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat, room-temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
- Key Lime Juice: Fresh or bottled works. Regular lime juice can be used but is slightly less tart.
How to Make No Bake Key Lime Pie
- Whip the heavy cream until peaks form (full recipe below).
- Beat the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice.
- Fold the whipped cream into the filling.
- Spread into the graham cracker crust and chill.
Garnish with whipped cream, lime zest, and lime slices before serving.
Store & Freeze It
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or enjoy partially frozen for an ice cream pie texture.
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No Bake Key Lime Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker crust *
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese (full fat), room temperature
- ½ cup key lime juice or lime juice
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Remove the whipped cream from the bowl into another bowl.
- In the stand mixer (no need to clean it out), beat the cream cheese for 2 minutes until creamy. Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk and cream until smooth. Add the juice and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Add the whipped cream back to the bowl and use a rubber scraper to fold it in. Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth out the top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, garnish with whipped cream, lime zest, and lime slices. Slice and serve.
Notes
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Oh this pie sounds delicious! Finally had some as close to florida as we’ve gotten so far ftom canada lol in VA on the boardwalk at VA beach !! I was so excited..thank you for sharing this!
You’ll love it Dena! Enjoy!
Can this pie be stored in the freezer to serve at a later date? Looks so good!
Of course! Though I recommend holding off on the whipped cream and topping it fresh when you’re ready to eat it.