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!

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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

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.

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 thicken? ›

Combining the lime juice with the egg yolks and condensed milk creates a chemical reaction that causes the mixture to thicken all on its own (the acid causes the proteins in the yolks and milk to bond together).

How many Key limes for 3/4 cup juice? ›

This recipe calls for 3/4 cup of lime juice, which you should get from about 15 Key limes.

What makes key lime pie bitter? ›

The bitter flavor (which comes from the highly acidic key limes) is balanced by the sweetness in the condensed milk, making for a really sharp, brightly flavored custard. It is truly the perfect marriage of fresh, sweet, and tangy flavors that dance on your taste buds.

What is the difference between a Key lime pie and a Florida Key lime pie? ›

The main difference is that it requires more aromatic Key lime juice to make the famous pie sing. It is worth the elbow grease to get that authentic floral Key lime flavor—unless you can't find Key limes. Then swap them out for whatever you see at the grocery store and dig in.

Can I substitute bottled lime juice for fresh lime juice? ›

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.

Can I substitute lemon juice for lime juice in baking? ›

Lime Juice Substitutes

In most dishes, a 1:1 substitute of lemon juice will work just fine. Depending on the recipe you could also try grapefruit juice or orange juice, bearing in mind that these are sweeter than lime.

Why is my key lime pie so 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!

Why is my key lime pie weeping? ›

As it turns out, undercooking and overcooking can both cause weeping meringue and unwanted moisture on top of your pie (aka beading). Overcooking meringue causes those little sugary drops of moisture on top of baked meringues.

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.

What is a substitute for Key limes in Key lime pie? ›

You may substitute the key lime juice with a mixture of 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice.

What can I substitute for lemon juice in a pie? ›

Lime or orange juice: use equal amounts to replace lemon juice in almost any recipe with no changes needed. Vinegar: use half the amount of vinegar to replace lemon juice and replace the remaining liquid with water if needed. White wine: only for cooking, use an equal amount of dry white wine to replace lemon juice.

What is so special about key lime pie? ›

The filling in a Key lime pie is typically yellow because of the egg yolks. The filling is made similarly to a Magic Lemon cream pie, by simply mixing the ingredients without cooking: the proteins of the egg yolks and condensed milk and the acidic lime juice curdle, thickening the mixture without baking.

What is the difference between a key lime pie and a Florida key lime pie? ›

The main difference is that it requires more aromatic Key lime juice to make the famous pie sing. It is worth the elbow grease to get that authentic floral Key lime flavor—unless you can't find Key limes. Then swap them out for whatever you see at the grocery store and dig in.

What is the difference between key limes and regular limes? ›

In terms of taste, key limes have a higher acidity, making them a little more tart than what we consider "regular limes." This makes them ideal for pairing with sweeter ingredients, hence the ever-popular Key lime pie.

What is pie filling made of? ›

Fruit, sugar, cornstarch, acid, extras. These are the only things you need to remember to turn out a perfect pie filling. You've already read our step-by-step guide to the flakiest, butteriest pie crust.

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