Easy No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

No-bake desserts are the perfect choice for summertime parties, BBQs, and family gatherings. Try these favorites like this No-Bake Chocolate Pie, this delicious No-Bake Strawberry Pie, and this yummy No-Bake Classic Cheesecake recipe!

Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

This pie is absolutely heavenly. The sweet, crunchy crust is the perfect beginning to this fabulous summer pie. It’s buttery and luscious but not too sweet. You will love how it! The creamy, tangy, tart filling will make your mouth water. This key lime pie is refreshing and ideal for summer. With only a few ingredients, you can whip it up in no time. It just needs time to chill. Lime is such a great ingredient to work with. It adds freshness and flavor that is unique and delicious. Try it in drinks, with chicken and especially fish, for a flavor you will love. Having a no-bake dessert means less time for me in the kitchen and less heat. I do not have to worry about heating up the house for a dessert that is sure to impress. It is a no-fuss, easy, and quick dessert perfect for all your occasions.

Ingredients For The Best Key Lime Pie

Simple ingredients make this key lime pie easy to make! Start with the crust and build on it with this easy step-by-step recipe. All ingredient amounts are listed below in the recipe card.

Crust

Graham Cracker Crumbs: Use a food processor to get fine crumbs. Sugar: Adds a bit of sweetness to the crust. Butter: Holds it all together and gives the crust a bit of a salty butter flavor. You will want to melt the butter first to bind it together.

Key Lime Filling

Cream Cheese: Take the cream cheese out of the fridge early to come to room temperature. Heavy Whipping Cream: Not cool whip, but whipping cream. Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and helps the filling become creamy. Key Lime Juice: If you cannot find real key limes, you can buy real key lime juice at your local store. Zest from 2 limes: These limes do not have to be key limes.

Creamy Topping

Heavy Whipping Cream: Again, not the whipped topping but the real stuff. Powdered sugar: Adds the sweetness. Lime Zest: This is optional, but I highly recommend it!

How to Make No-Bake Key Lime Pie

The hardest part of making this no-bake pie is having the patience to let this set up in the fridge! Key lime pie is one of our family favorites, and it is simple to make, which makes it perfect for any occasion.

Graham Cracker Crust: If you need to save even more time, using a store-bought graham cracker crust works just as well! Twist on the Crust: Want to add a bit of a twist? Try using Nilla wafers or animal cookies for your crust. It adds a little bit extra. Limes: I’ll be honest. I don’t often find actual key limes in my store. When I can’t find them, then I use regular limes instead. I have also used bottled key lime juice with success. Whichever you prefer will all taste amazing! Zest: I highly recommend using lime zest. It adds color and extra flavor you will thank me for later. If you do not have a zester, use the finest holes of a cheese grater. Whipped Topping: Using your own whipped topping ensures you get the consistency you desire with the creaminess you crave. Be sure to whip it till the stiff peaks form, or it will quickly go soft. If you need to use Cool Whip in a pinch, it will work just fine.

Fridge: This pie needs to be kept cold. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. The graham cracker crust will get soggy the longer it is stored. But the flavor will still pack a punch. Freeze: This is a great pie to freeze. It will keep for up to 3 months. Make it a few days or weeks in advance and freeze till needed. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Serve Partially Frozen: Serve the pie just when it’s almost all the way thawed. It makes a delicious summer treat that way and beats the heat.