Key lime pie is a beloved dessert made with tangy Key lime juice, egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk, all baked in a graham cracker pie crust. It’s refreshing citrus tang makes it an ideal dessert for warmer weather. Even if you can’t bear to fire up the oven, there are tons of no-bake recipes that include all the same flavors and textures of the original.
Serving key lime pie can be a delightful treat at barbecues, pool parties or any gathering where a light and zesty dessert is desired—although we’d gladly have a slice at any point during the year.
With its blend of sweetness and tartness, it’s not just a seasonal favorite but also a timeless classic that can elevate any meal experience.
Ready to indulge? This recipe delivers a fun twist on your run-of-the-mill Key lime pie. A simple swap of butter crackers for the traditional graham crackers lends a salty crumb that enhances the flavor of the filling.
The marriage of salt and citrus is genius—but this crust would work well with other fillings too, like chocolate or peanut butter.
Key Lime Pie Truffles
Key lime pie becomes bite-sized in this easy recipe that has all the flavor elements of the classic dish. The filling is a fudgy white chocolate ganache spiked with Key lime juice and the exterior is coated in crushed graham crackers for a simple, no-fuss garnish.
Key Lime Pie Lush
Skip the pie pan and try this no-bake layered dessert that’s the perfect meeting point between Key lime pie and cheesecake. The filling is a creamy, silky combination of cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and both lime juice and zest for that extra zing.
Vegan Key Lime Pie
You can enjoy a tasty Key lime pie even if you are following a plant-based diet. The trick is soaking raw cashews in coconut milk, which blends up to an unbelievably creamy consistency that rivals any dairy-based version.
Key Lime Pie Dip
Great for serving to a crowd, this Key lime pie dip tastes just like the classic pie. Pair it with graham crackers, coconut cookies, sliced fruit or pretzels, and dip to your heart’s content.
