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September 16, 2018

No Bake Key Lime Pie

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.

A slice of No Bake Key Lime Pie

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.

A homemade Key Lime Pie

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.

Top view of a No Bake Key Lime Pie

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 👌🏻

A slice of No Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

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 ☀️

A slice of No Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

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

A slice of No Bake Key Lime Pie with a bite taken out of

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No Bake Key Lime Pie

★★★★★ 4.9 from 13 reviews
  • Author: Jessica Holmes
  • Prep Time: 480 minutes
  • Total Time: 480 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour lime mixture over crust and smooth top. Place in the fridge for at LEAST 6 hours, or even better, overnight.
  4. 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

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A slice of No Bake Key Lime Pie with a bite taken out of it

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert Classics, No Bake, Pies and Tarts Tagged With: Cheesecake, Condensed milk, Cream Cheese, Key Lime, Lime, No Bake, Pie

Jessica Holmes
Hi there, I'm Jess. My life changed forever when my travels to the USA opened my eyes to wonderful things like smores milkshakes, red velvet cake and New York cheesecake. Now I love to spend my days creating American-inspired desserts. Read More.

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Comments

  1. AvatarJIWA says

    October 27, 2019 at 12:33 am

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      October 27, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Amazing! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. AvatarSusan says

    July 28, 2019 at 2:37 am

    Going off to a pot luck…will report on reaction.

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      July 28, 2019 at 11:34 am

      I hope it’s well received Susan!

      Reply
  3. AvatarChristine A Monroe says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    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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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      July 26, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Aw I love hearing that Christine! Thank you for the lovely feedback!! ☺️☺️☺️

      Reply
  4. AvatarMichael Byrne says

    July 22, 2019 at 11:08 am

    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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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      July 22, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Michael! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and don’t worry – I’m sure it still look fantastic! ☺️

      Reply
    • AvatarMagdalena says

      July 27, 2019 at 6:05 am

      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!

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

        July 27, 2019 at 6:20 am

        Aw so glad you enjoyed it! A baked version also sounds delicious!!

        Reply
  5. AvatarSamantha says

    July 15, 2019 at 1:51 am

    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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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      July 15, 2019 at 6:32 am

      Brilliant! Thanks for the lovely feedback Samantha! ☺️

      Reply
  6. AvatarKerry says

    June 24, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    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 )

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      June 25, 2019 at 6:59 am

      How cool is that! ☺️ Thanks so much Kerry – so glad you and your husband love it!

      Reply
  7. AvatarAbby says

    June 23, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      June 24, 2019 at 6:42 am

      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!

      Reply
  8. AvatarRebecca says

    June 20, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      Aw what a lovely review! Thanks Rebecca – and I love ginger biscuit tip! Yum!

      Reply
  9. AvatarZee says

    June 11, 2019 at 8:32 am

    I made this and it was yummy not too sweet or tangy just the right balalnce.Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      June 11, 2019 at 8:34 am

      So glad you enjoyed it Zee! Thanks for the lovely feedback.

      Reply
  10. AvatarJuliana says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    HI Jessica, can i use mascarpone cheese instead of cream cheese?

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      May 9, 2019 at 7:02 am

      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! ☺️

      Reply
  11. AvatarGiancarlo says

    April 30, 2019 at 4:55 am

    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

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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      April 30, 2019 at 6:30 am

      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.

      Reply
  12. AvatarLaura says

    April 27, 2019 at 5:11 am

    Looks amazing, have just made it but there’s too much filling for my pie dish.
    Does this recipe freeze?

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:28 am

      Hi Laura, yes it should be ok to freeze!

      Reply
  13. AvatarLisa says

    March 18, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    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!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      March 18, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      Awww thanks for the lovely feedback Lisa! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! ☺️

      Reply
  14. AvatarLauren says

    December 29, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    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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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      December 29, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      Oh so pleased to hear that Lauren! ☺️ Thank you for the lovely feedback!

      Reply
  15. AvatarPeggy J Connor says

    December 25, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      December 25, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Wow sounds amazing Peggy! What a great gift idea! ❤️

      Reply
  16. AvatarCristin C Arnold says

    October 30, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    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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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      October 30, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      Hi Cristin! Awesome! I hope you love this pie – it’s become a family favourite for us. Look forward to hearing how you went! ☺️

      Reply
  17. AvatarJosh says

    September 16, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    This pie was delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      September 16, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it Josh!

      Reply
  18. AvatarNatalie says

    September 16, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    I love key lime pie! Looks so delicious and perfect for the summer!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      September 16, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Natalie!

      Reply

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