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.
Jeremy is a Key Lime Pie 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 taste shockingly 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 a plated 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.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Minimal simple ingredients help this recipe come together quickly and you should be able to find everything at your local grocery store.
- You can easily double this recipe although it already makes 18.
- 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:
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter, and set aside.
- Cream the room temperature cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk to the large bowl and mix until smooth.
- Add the key lime juice and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until there are no streaks left.
- 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.
- 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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe
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
- 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.
Nutrition
Originally Posted July 2014
Updated with new post text and slight recipe rewording July 2023
Comments & Reviews
Sophia says
Just wondering if you can substitute with lemon?
Thanks!!
Dana DeVolk says
Yes!
Robin says
I can’t find key limes, can I use key lime juice?? Hopefully I can find that!
Sounds like a good keeper!
Dana DeVolk says
Yes! It will be just slightly different but still very YUM
Allysia Martinez says
These were so yummy! My hubby said these were “better than anything at Cheesecake Factory”!
I used paper cupcake liners as I don’t have silicone ones. They worked perfect. These are a super tasty and yummy treat but light enough to where you don’t feel so guilty either. Definitely will make again and possibly try with lemons instead!
Angie says
Delicious! I believe I used the wrong lines but it was so good!
Carey says
I have a similar recipe that everyone loves called “Lemonade Pie” that is made in a pre-made Keebler graham cracker crust. No cream cheese though and you use a 1/2 can of frozen lemonade concentrate instead of the key lime juice, which is way easier than buying and squeezing a bunch of key limes. I am going to try making my Lemonade pie using this method of individual ones in silicone baking cups, great idea!
Sarah Gupta says
Great recipe. I really enjoyed making and eating it (as did my husband)! Will try with other fruits (lemons, strawberries, raspberries, etc.).
Jacki says
Will this recipe work with paper cupcake liners
Hejin says
Made It for my family and it was a big hit. I mixed roasted almonds in with the gram crackers and it took it to another level. And I whipped up my own whipped cream and barely added any sugar to it so it helped with it not being to sweet. Thank you for the recipe.
Val says
Could I make this in a pie dish instead of individual cups? Thanks!!
Dana DeVolk says
Yes!
Laurie Ann Cox says
I’ve made this numerous times, my dad loves them in the summer. I make a ton of them, put them in a container and he keeps them in the freezer so he can grab one any time he wants to cool off! Without the whipped topping on top of course!
Dawn Marie says
Just made these tonight. They are currently in freezer. I’m so excited to try them.
Can I keep them in freezer like in a zip bag? Will they hold up in fridge at all?
Dana DeVolk says
Yes, you can keep them in the freezer. I’m not sure if they hold up in the fridge, I have only ever kept them in the freezer.
Pmacke says
Simple to make and oh, so delicious! They melt in your mouth. 😍
Christine says
What is an alternative to silicone liners? Can you just use a cupcake pan? Does it need to be sprayed? Or can paper liners be used? Thanks!
Amanda says
I made these using paper liners. They peeled off much easier than I expected and worked well. This recipe was great. I used a 300ml can of sweetened condensed milk since that’s what I could find and it was still fine. Easy to make, a hit with my guests. Very tasty. Highly recommend. Thank you!!
Janet says
Using regular limes and the zest from to add flavor. These are great to make ahead, in mason jars, then freeze. We leave them in the jars and serve after letting them thaw about 20-30 minutes. Super easy and fast to make!
Sheila says
Do you serve frozen? Or defrost and for how long?