Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe (2024)

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No Bake Key Lime Pie is cute little no-bake pies that will make your family rave for more!These individual frozen pies are an easy mini version of your favorite summertime dessert.

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Jeremy is a Key LimePie freak.It’s no secret that one of my greatest joys is making dishes that my honey absolutely loves. I’m sure I have, on many occasions, listed out his favorite things and this No Bake Key Lime Pie is at the top of the list.

He loves that tartness with a hint of sweet and silky smooth creamy filling with the buttery graham cracker crust. I mean, who wouldn’t?

I took the flavors of Key Lime Pie and turned them into these adorable individual frozen key lime pies, and guess what?! They tasteshockingly close to the original!

But, more refreshing being ice cold, YUM!The perfect summer dessert. Although, I have been known to make them year round but there is something special about enjoying them on a hot summer day!

Can you imagine presenting these easy Mini Key Lime PieS on a big platter at your next cookout, or aplated for a dinner party? Totally impressive, gorgeous, delicious and you’ll be getting asked for the recipe ASAP, I guarantee it!

When it comes to this delicious Key Lime Pie recipe, I just cannot get enough. Although I could totally eat them all, I believe everything in moderation, but this is truly the perfect dessert.

Not only is this an easy recipe but they come together quickly! With only 6 ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry you can put these together in no time.

The worst part is having to wait for the No Bake Key Lime Pie to set up in the freezer because you just know you want to dig in right away and devour one. But it is absolutely worth the wait! Trust me, now on to the recipe!

Some of my favorite no bake desserts we make include: Raspberry No Bake Cheesecake Bites, No Bake Oreo Cheesecake, and No Bake Mini Lemon Oreo and Raspberry Cheesecakes.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

  1. Minimal simple ingredients help this recipe come together quickly and you should be able to find everything at your local grocery store.
  2. You can easily double this recipe although it already makes 18.
  3. They are single servings so you get to enjoy your own mini easy pie.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):

  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Unsalted butter
  • Fresh key lime juice,freshly squeezed (about a pound of key limes or good bottled key lime juice)
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Whipped topping,plus more for garnish
  • Cream cheese,softened

HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE KEY LIME PIE:

  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter, and set aside.
  2. Cream the room temperature cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the sweetened condensed milk to the large bowl and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the key lime juice and mix until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped topping until there are no streaks left.
  6. Take individual silicone cups (I use silicone cupcake liners, but paper cupcake liners work, too) and fill them with the key lime pie filling about ¾ of the way up.
  7. Top with the graham cracker crumbs. For best results, place them on a sheet tray and place them in the freezer for 4 hours or until set.
  8. Unmold pies carefully and serve them graham cracker side down. The easiest way to do this is to submerge the bottom half of the mold into warm water for a few seconds.
  9. Serve with whipped topping for garnish and key lime slices if desired, enjoy!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

DO I HAVE TO USE SILICONE CUPCAKE LINERS?

Many readers have commented that regular cupcake liners made of paper or other materials work just as well.

WHERE CAN I FIND SILICONE CUPCAKE LINERS?

If you want to purchase silicone liners, I still think it is the easier way, you can do so by clicking here.

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WHAT CAN I USE IN PLACE OF KEY LIME JUICE?

If you can’t find fresh key limes, you can use regular limes in a pinch. Just make sure they are fresh limes.

Key lime bottled juice is also an option, click here: https://amzn.to/3KkEAKT for my favorite bottled key lime juice.

You can also use Persian limes if they are available in your area.

Hint: add some lime zest to the filling for an even more intense lime flavor.

DO I HAVE TO USE WHIPPED TOPPING?

No, you can make your own whipped cream in place of whipped topping or cool whip.

To do so, add 1 cup of heavy cream to a large bowl or into the bowl of a stand mixer with 1/4 cup powdered sugar.

Whip until stiff peaks form, then continue with this delicious dip recipe as written.

WHAT CAN I USE IN PLACE OF GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS?

If you can’t find the store-bought graham cracker crumbs, you can put 1 sleeve of graham crackers into a food processor and process until crumbs form.

You can also use other cookies like Golden Oreos, Nilla Wafer, or Shortbread cookies. Gotta love a cookie crust!

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HOW TO STORE:

Since these are frozen, they have to remain frozen, so storing in the freezer is essential for these pies. If you don’t plan on eating all of them right away, don’t unmold or decorate until you are ready to serve.

Store these in the silicone molds in the freezer tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, and they should keep for up to 3 months.

If you have already taken them out of the molds store them in a larger freezer container lined up and do not stack them.

Get the silicone cupcake liners here!

DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:

  • We use silicone molds for this recipe but you can use a regular cupcake tin, silicone is easier to help remove these.
  • Regular graham crackers can replace the honey graham crackers in this recipe.
  • You can use bottled key lime juice if you can’t find key limes.
  • Freezer these for up to 3-4 months.
  • You can easily double this recipe, you will just need multiple cupcake pans.
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Aren’t these Key Lime Pies just the cutest things ever? I’m obsessed, and they aren’t just cute, but they are delicious too; they will quickly become your new favorite frozen treat.

Looking for that perfect frozen treat? Then you will want to make a batch of this No Bake Key Lime Pie, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet, you will not regret it!

If you’ve tried this NO BAKE KEY LIME PIE, let me know how it turned out in the comments! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!

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Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

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Created by Dana at This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

Course Dessert

Servings 18 servings

No Bake Key Lime Pie is cute little no-bake pies that will make your family ravefor more!These individual frozen pies are an easy mini version of your favorite summertime dessert.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or 1 sleeve graham crackers
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ Cup key lime juice fresh squeezed (about a pound of key limes or good bottled key lime juice)
  • 8 oz whipped topping plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter, and set aside.

    1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 4 ounces unsalted butter

  • Cream the room temperature cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth in a large mixing bowl.

    8 oz cream cheese

  • Add the sweetened condensed milk to the large bowl and mix until smooth.

    14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

  • Add the key lime juice and mix until smooth.

    ¾ Cup key lime juice

  • Gently fold in the whipped topping until there are no streaks left.

    8 oz whipped topping

  • Take individual silicone cups (I use , but paper cupcake liners work, too) and fill them with the key lime pie filling about ¾ of the way up.

  • Top with the graham cracker crumbs. For best results, place them on a sheet tray and place them in the freezer for 4 hours or until set.

  • Unmold pies carefully and serve them graham cracker side down. The easiest way to do this is to submerge the bottom half of the mold into warm water for a few seconds.

  • Serve with whipped topping for garnish and key lime slices if desired, enjoy!

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Notes

  1. We usesilicone moldsfor this recipe but you can use a regular cupcake tin, silicone is easier to help remove these.
  2. Regular graham crackers can replace the honey graham crackers in this recipe.
  3. You can use bottled key lime juice if you can’t find key limes.
  4. Freezer these for up to 3-4 months.
  5. You can easily double this recipe, you will just need multiple cupcake pans.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Originally Posted July 2014

Updated with new post text and slight recipe rewording July 2023

Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I use lime juice instead of key lime juice for pie? ›

While the flavor will be significantly different, you can also use regular limes or a combination of lime and lemon juice. Key Lime Zest: If you cannot get fresh key limes, you can substitute regular lime zest. Make-Ahea​​​​d: This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance.

What is key lime pie filling made of? ›

Key lime pie ingredients are simple: sweetened condensed milk, lots of lime zest and juice (preferably from key limes), and just enough egg to give it a good set. Pour the filling into a pre-baked graham cracker crust, bake briefly until the pie is set, and let it chill. Top the pie with whipped cream and serve.

What makes key lime pie thicken? ›

Here's the science: The acid in the key lime juice reacts with the proteins in the milk to thicken the mixture. That's why you don't need to bake it. To be fair, there are lots of fancier key lime pie recipes out there.

Why is my key lime pie runny? ›

The biggest culprit of a runny key lime pie is not letting it chill for long enough. Since this is one of those summer pie recipes that's not baked, chilling the pie helps it set and prevents it from being runny. Be sure to chill it for at least 12 hours!

What happens if you use lime juice instead of lemon juice? ›

Lime juice is the winner for the best overall substitute for lemon juice because of its similar taste and acidity level (which makes a big difference in recipes). It can be used at a 1:1 ratio level. Lime juice will work for both savory and sweet dishes and in co*cktails.

Can you use bottled lime juice instead of fresh limes? ›

Although it seems like a simple swap, you need to be careful when substituting bottled lime juice for fresh. Check the label to be sure it is pure juice; some varieties, such as the popular Rose's label, are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.

How many limes for 1 cup of juice? ›

An average lime yields 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. To make a cup of fresh lime juice, you would need 8 limes. In a pound of limes, there are usually 4-5 limes, which means that a pound of limes has between 8 and 10 tablespoons or 1/2 to 2/3 cups of fresh lime juice.

Why is Publix Key lime pie so good? ›

Rather, the key to perfecting the Publix key lime pie is a simple ingredient added to the graham cracker crust. It's not the graham crackers themselves that make the crust special, but rather the unique addition of crushed toasted almonds.

Why isn't my key lime pie green? ›

People expected their authentic Key lime pies to be green, matching the bright green lime color of the Persian limes they saw in their grocery stores. Key lime pie filling, however, takes its yellow color from the egg yolks used in its production.

Why does my key lime pie have bubbles? ›

If over cooked, even by a few minutes, it will result in a thicker undesired texture. After the 10 minutes you will begin to see little bubbles forming at the surface of the pie.

Why did my key lime pie curdle? ›

Over baked key lime pie will curdle and get a weird texture similar to over baked cheesecake and that is no good.

How to thicken no bake pie filling? ›

  1. Cornstarch: Mix with cold water, add to filling, and cook until thick.
  2. Flour: Stir a few tablespoons into the filling.
  3. Tapioca: Use instant tapioca as a thickener.
  4. Reduce Liquid: Cook the filling on the stovetop to evaporate excess liquid.
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Can I use regular lime juice instead of key lime juice for a key lime pie? ›

Unless you live in the Florida Keys, key limes are near impossible to find. Furthermore, they're so tiny that you'd need to juice at least twenty of them for this recipe. No thank you! Ordinary limes make an exceptional Key lime pie, and they are a much better alternative to bracingly tart bottled Key lime juice.

What makes key lime pie bitter? ›

The Citrus

Key limes are quite different to your regular limes. They're smaller, more acidic, and taste slightly more tart and bitter than what you may be used to. That tartness is what makes an authentic Key lime pie from the Florida Keys incomparable.

Is lime juice the same as Key lime juice? ›

Key limes tend to be small and seedy, with a distinctive lime flavor that is tart but not too acidic. They also have a distinct aroma, far more aromatic than common limes. 2 Grocery store limes, generally speaking, are Persian limes, the most widely commercially cultivated variety of lime.

How do I make lime taste like Key lime? ›

What is a key lime juice substitute: According to the internets, 1/2 lemon juice, and 1/2 regular lime juice.

Can I use lime juice instead of lemon juice in apple pie? ›

Baking: In baking recipes, lime or orange juice can be used as substitutes for lemon juice in equal amounts. However, keep in mind they may give sweet desserts a slightly different flavor.

What does lime juice do in baking? ›

Lime juice will enhance the flavour of fruits, vegetables, salads, and other dishes without adding fat or a lot of calories. It also allows less salt to be used. Like lemon, lime juice is also used in baked goods and desserts to provide a light, fresh flavour like the famous Key Lime pie.

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