Looking for the perfect dessert? Try this gorgeous no bake Key Lime Pie boasting a creamy lime cheesecake filling, made with cream cheese, condensed milk, fresh limes and whipped cream.
It’s pie time! 🙌🏻
You’re going to love this easy No Bake Key Lime Pie. With a crumbly cookie crust, a creamy lime cheesecake filling and a thick layer of freshly whipped cream, it’s a no bake delight.
It’s quick, easy AND wickedly delicious.
I’ve been all about pies lately.
Remember my No Bake Peanut Butter Pie I shared a few weeks ago? There’s just something magical about a luscious no bake pie that’s homemade.
So today, we’ve taken an American classic, Key Lime Pie, and transformed it into the ultimate no bake dessert.
The first layer is a homemade cookie crust, made with store bought cookies and melted butter. Next is my favourite – the creamy lime filling.
Tangy cream cheese, freshly squeezed lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and cream are combined to make a thick, sweet and tangy cheesecake.
It is divine 👌🏻
Once it has time to set (overnight is best), it’s time for a final layer of whipped cream and a sprinkling of freshly grated lime zest.
It has all the mouthwatering flavours of traditional key lime pie, but you don’t even need to turn the oven on for this no bake version.
It’s perfect for summer entertaining ☀️
There’s just something about the soft and fluffy texture of this No Bake Key Lime Pie that makes this dessert extra special.
Your fork will just slide right through the creamy filling until it reaches that buttery cookie crust. It’s a mess of whipped cream, tangy limes and luscious cream cheese.
All I can say, is you NEED this in your life xx
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A creamy no bake Key Lime Pie topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Crust
- 250 grams (2 and 1/2 cups) store bought cookies*, broken into pieces
- 115 grams (1/2 cup / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Pie filling
- 250 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 240 ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 240 ml (1 cup) thickened or heavy cream
Topping
- 240 ml (1 cup) thickened or heavy cream
- Lime zest, to decorate
Instructions
- Add cookies to a food processor or blender and whiz until finely crushed. Add melted butter and mix well. Pour crumbs into a 9-inch pie plate. Press down firmly to form a crust and place in the fridge.
- Add cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth. Add condensed milk and lime juice and beat briefly until combined. Finally, add cream and beat for 2-3 minutes until mixture is thick and creamy.
- Pour lime mixture over crust and smooth top. Place in the fridge for at LEAST 6 hours, or even better, overnight.
- Place cream in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until cream is whipped. Cover key lime pie with cream. Scatter over lime zest. Cut and serve.
Notes
*I use Digestive biscuits, but you can use graham crackers or Arnott’s Granitas.
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Key Lime Cheesecake, No Bake Key Lime Pie
Lovely. I liked that all I needed for sweetener was the condensed milk. I did use Trader Joes reduced fat Cream Cheese with great success. I put the zest IN the filling,. For the crust I used ginger snaps. So good thanks. I can see this as a jumping off point for a variety of no-bake cream pies: coconut, banana, strawberry or any kind of berry, and even chocolate.. Thanks os much for a great starter. Oh! I halved the recipe as there is just my husband and I now. Worked just fine.
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Amazing! So glad you enjoyed it!
Going off to a pot luck…will report on reaction.
I hope it’s well received Susan!
In my older years I crave foods,.Key lime being my favorite dessert. i looked up many recipes and this one fit the need. I am tickled pink with the results. I did use bottled key lime juice from Florida that I got from Amazon. It is in the frig for overnight and I can’t wait. The leftovers from the bowl made my mouth water with delight. Did not change a thing. Thank you for posting.
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Aw I love hearing that Christine! Thank you for the lovely feedback!! ☺️☺️☺️
Hi from Guatemala. I made this with Maria cookies, but didn’t grind them small enough so I got way too much crust and it was too crumbly. I also forgot to add the cream to the lemon mix, so it was a bit more acidic than usual, but still tasted great. Will try again soon without these two mistakes and am giving 5 stars in anticipation of even better results.
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Hi Michael! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and don’t worry – I’m sure it still look fantastic! ☺️
I used to BAKE Key Lime Pie and I loved it, so the no-bake version was a nice surprice for me – and I also loved it 🙂 Delicious, delicate and refreshing.
Greetings from Poland!
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Aw so glad you enjoyed it! A baked version also sounds delicious!!
Delicious! Will be making again. I will tone back the amount of whipped cream topping next time as it was a little much for me. Definitely a winner!
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Brilliant! Thanks for the lovely feedback Samantha! ☺️
Husband didn’t like cheesecake i made this and he was a convert 😀 thanks so much ( P.S i now make this at least twice a month )
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How cool is that! ☺️ Thanks so much Kerry – so glad you and your husband love it!
This looks really yummy. And I was looking for a no bake key lime pie recipe ..but I’m not a fan of condensed milk so I was wondering if I leave it out would it make a big difference and also is there a substitute for the condensed milk? Thanx for the recipe.
Hi Abby! The condensed milk really is a key ingredient in this dish so I recommend using it. I haven’t tested the recipe with a substitute so I don’t have anything to recommend – sorry!
Made this 3 times. Never fails. I use a 50/50 mix of hobnobs and ginger biscuits (uk) the ginger goes so well with the lime.
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Aw what a lovely review! Thanks Rebecca – and I love ginger biscuit tip! Yum!
I made this and it was yummy not too sweet or tangy just the right balalnce.Thanks for sharing.
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So glad you enjoyed it Zee! Thanks for the lovely feedback.
HI Jessica, can i use mascarpone cheese instead of cream cheese?
Hi Juliana, good question. I haven’t tested the recipe with mascarpone but in addition to changing the flavour, I suspect it wouldn’t have the holding power that cream cheese does – so the pie might be a little bit more runny. If you try it, let me know how you go! ☺️
Thanks! I tried it and taste wise came out delicious! The consistency was disappointing though. Although I followed the recipe 1 to 1. it didn’t come out as firm as I need. Any recommendation how to increase the firmness? Thanks
Hi Giancarlo, so pleased you enjoyed the recipe! If the pie wasn’t as firm as you would like it could be that you didn’t beat it until the cream was whipped or give it enough time to set in the fridge. Or perhaps you didn’t use a block of full fat cream cheese and used spreadable kind instead. Feel free to email me at thesweetestmenu@gmail.com if you’d like to troubleshoot further.
Looks amazing, have just made it but there’s too much filling for my pie dish.
Does this recipe freeze?
Hi Laura, yes it should be ok to freeze!
Perfection! This was so easy to get together… I was actually able to find fresh key limes, so I juiced those instead.. Served some homemade raspberry sauce over top!! Oh my goodness!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!!
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Awww thanks for the lovely feedback Lisa! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! ☺️
Made this along with your Oreo Nutella Cheesecake for Christmas Eve! It was absolutely amazing…family loved both but this one was the overall favorite!
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Oh so pleased to hear that Lauren! ☺️ Thank you for the lovely feedback!
Turned out perfectl! I added a bit more key lime juice
to the filling; added sweetened coconut, powdered sugar and vanilla to the whip cream; used a different recipe for crushed Graham crackers (all I had in my pantry) with macadamia nuts for a the crust. Layered in jars for Christmas gifts!
Wow sounds amazing Peggy! What a great gift idea! ❤️
I’m making this right now…I live in the Florida Keys (Big Pine Key) and I just had a bumper crop of Key limes from my 1 tree I have. 🙂 Its my first attempt ever at making this delicious pie! And FYI this is literally as close to the original recipe from Key West (1880s only 3 ingredients besides key limes) they only had Iberia Sweetened condensed milk. So that’s what I’m using. Thanks for this recipe. I’ll let you know how it turns out! Wish me luck!!
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Hi Cristin! Awesome! I hope you love this pie – it’s become a family favourite for us. Look forward to hearing how you went! ☺️
This pie was delicious!
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So glad you enjoyed it Josh!
I love key lime pie! Looks so delicious and perfect for the summer!
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Thanks Natalie!