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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No Bake Key Lime Pie
- Prep Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 480 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
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
Hi, I made this twice and it is in one of my go to stress free dessert now! Like others say, it is perfect for warm months, refreshing and not too sweet. Also the filling has enough volume without the top layer of whipped cream. That way this recipe is even quicker, easier and perfect. I can make this the night before. and no stress on the day I have guests. Thank you so much for the recipe.
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I’m so glad you enjoy it Yuki! Thank you for your kind review!!
I made this yesterday and it was so easy to follow the recipe and it worked out great. Lovely and refreshing flavour. Highly recommend. Xxxx
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So glad to hear that Angela!
240 ml only comes out to be 3/4 of a cup. So I’m a little confused by your measurements. I’m using my scale so I’m unsure of why my amount is different. Thanks!
Hi Leanna, 240 ml is equivalent to 1 standard American-sized cup. If you follow the ml measurements with a scale, you should be fine!
Hi. When you say sweetened condensed milk what do you mean. Do I need to sweeten it with sugar?
Hi Angela, no there is a product called sweetened condensed milk. Send me an email at hello@sweetestmenu.com if you need specific details.
I’m in the UK and I’ve never actually noticed this anywhere. Is there a way I can get round this as I really want to try your recipe. Xx
I’ve just googled it and it seems like you have sweetened condensed milk by Nestle Carnation?
Aww thankyou. Yes this is what I buy to make my caramel. Cant waitcti make the key lime pie, just need to get my hands on the limes. Xxx
Brilliant! I hope you enjoy it!
I just made this key lime pie, The recipe is perfect, very light, perfect for summer.
For my tin, the filling is two much, so I managed to make two pies actually.
Next time I will half the ingredients, as surely I will prepare this more often.
For the base I also used Hobnobs, and let the pie set overnight, so it was so easy to cut.
The second time I made the base for my leftover filling, I used coconut butter with the biscuit, and it gave the cake an extra tropical flavour. 🙂
Thank you for the recipe.
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Love that Carmen! So pleased you enjoyed the pie!
Just made this – used low fat cream cheese, the juice of 6 limes and a bit of the zest in the filling, and a mixture of Hobnobs and Ginger nuts for the base. The mixture did seem a bit runny so I’m hoping it firms up in the fridge.. Can’t wait to try it!
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Hi Carrie! Thank you for trying one of my recipes. I recommend using full fat cream cheese if you can (not just for taste but because the higher fat content can help the pie set), but if you whipped the cream really well, hopefully it still holds it shape! Hope you enjoy it.