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

4.99 from 341 votes

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 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).

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.

Why didn't my Key lime pie set? ›

Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk and NOT evaporated milk. Usually, when someone says their recipe didn't set up, it is because they used the wrong ingredient. Use key lime juice and not regular lime juice.

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 is the difference between Key lime pie and lime pie? ›

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.

Should Key lime pie be green or yellow? ›

Green Vs.

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.

Do you cover a Key lime pie in the refrigerator? ›

Pies should be covered with plastic wrap prior to freezing. How long will my pie last refrigerated? Shelf life of the refrigerated pie is 10 days. Pies should be covered with the provided dome lid while refrigerated.

How to keep Key lime pie from weeping? ›

Make Sure the Pie Filling Is Hot

As the pie finishes baking in the oven, remove it when the meringue turns light brown. Removing the meringue before it has finished cooking can cause condensation. At the same time, don't overcook it, which can also cause weeping.

Why is my Key lime pie jiggly? ›

One of the most common and easily remedied key lime pie problems is over-baked pie. It's tricky to know when the pie is done, but here's my secret: bake the pie until the filling is only slightly jiggly in the center (about 18–20 minutes). It should be firm to the touch, but not totally solid.

What happens if you leave Key lime pie out overnight? ›

If your Key lime pie has been sitting out on the counter for over two hours (or for over an hour in 90 degrees F temperatures), throw it away to eliminate the possibility of foodborne illness, per guidance on food safety from the USDA.

What makes pie filling thicker? ›

Some pie recipes thicken the filling with flour; others use cornstarch, while others still rely on tapioca.

What is the best thickening agent for fruit pies? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency. Tapioca starch is preferable for products that will be frozen because it will not break down when thawed. We like tapioca in blueberry, cherry or peach pies.

How do you thicken a runny pie? ›

All-purpose flour is an easy solution, as you're sure to have it in your pantry. Since it's lower in starch, you'll use more of it than you would higher-starch thickeners. Quick-cooking tapioca makes filling bright and clear, but also gives it a stippled and somewhat sticky texture.

What to do if the lemon pie filling is too runny? ›

Last resort to fix a runny pie
  1. Remove the filling from the pie and add it to a saucepan on the stovetop.
  2. Add a bit of cornstarch (refer to the table above for measurements) and gently heat it to a boil.
  3. Turn the heat down and let the fruit simmer for a few minutes to activate the cornstarch.
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