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Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

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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 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.

HERE IS WHAT OUR READERS ARE SAYING:

“I LOVE this recipe. It’s not to tart & not to sweet. I just made them in little mini muffin tins. It’s hard to give some away . They’re that delicious!!! Thanks for sharing.” – Bea

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!

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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):

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!

FAQ: 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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REFRIGERATOR: Nope! 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.

FREEZER: 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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4.97 from 354 votes

Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

Author Dana at This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
Prep: 20 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total: 20 minutes
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.
Servings 18 servings

Ingredients
  

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 use silicone molds for 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
Nutrition Disclaimer
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

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Originally Posted July 2014

Updated with new post text and slight recipe rewording July 2023

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336 Comments

  1. Layne Sabert says:

    5 stars
    Try Biscoff cookies for the crust and you will never use graham crackers again!!

  2. Whipped topping is Cool Whip, or you can make your own whipped cream in place of it: 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.

  3. Lety Herrera says:

    Buenos días. Disculpa quiero hacer los key lime pies pero no se que es la cobertura batida la marca, donde comprarla y como prepararla. Podrías ayudarme con esta información? Mucho te lo agradecería.

  4. Are you supposed to serve these frozen? Or just freeze to set them?

  5. Debbie Lipari says:

    5 stars
    I love the way your recipe is written..steps followed by each ingredient…excellent idea. Thank you

  6. Sherrie Lee says:

    5 stars
    These were so delicious!! Made them for a taco party and everyone loved them and raved about them all wanting the recipe. They are a perfect mix of flavor. Will make them over and over :))

  7. 5 stars
    Where did you get your molds?

  8. Is there also a translation of this recipe in Dutch

  9. I just got back from a vacation in Florida. I had the best Key Lime pie there that I’ve ever had. It had a cream topping and a drizzle of raspberry sauce and Omg it was to die for. I’m making these little cuties for a game day get together with friends. I used shortbread cookies for the crust and added a very small amount of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I have also made a raspberry sauce to drizzle over as well. I can hardly wait to try them.

  10. 5 stars
    Made these for my husband’s and son’s joint birthday celebration. These were delicious, easy to make, and made 18. I put the Graham cracker crust on the bottom and filling on top. Used a muffin tin with cupcake papers. Worked beautifully and didn’t have to do the flip.

  11. How many little pies does one recipe make?

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