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Published: Aug 10, 2022 · Modified: May 6, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

No Bake Key Lime Pie

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This easy no bake Key lime pie has a creamy, refreshing citrus filling and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Best of all, there's no need to turn on the oven!

slice of no bake key lime pie on a white plate.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

If you're looking for an easy dessert that doesn't require baking, this no bake key lime pie is perfect. If you're feeling lazy (or just too hot to turn on the oven), this is the perfect dessert. It will really make an impact at a pot luck or outdoor picnic!

And if you're not a fan of graham pie crust, do a blind bake (pie shell baked with no filling in it) regular pie crust using our Marie Callenders Pie Crust recipe.

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  • Why You Will Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make a No Bake Key Lime Pie
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Related Recipes
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Tips for Success
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Food Safety
  • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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Ingredients

This recipe for no bake key lime pie is simple to follow and doesn't require any baking skills. It's based on a classic recipe, but we've made a few tweaks to give it a triple dose of lime flavor!

  • One Box of Trader Joe's Key Lime Tea Cookies
  • Graham Crackers
  • Butter, unsalted
  • Cream Cheese
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Lime Juice
  • Lime Zest
  • Granulated Sugar

bowls with cream cheese, condensed milk, sugar, lime zest, and lime juice.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make a No Bake Key Lime Pie

Zest the lime first, then roll it on the counter to loosen up the juice. Cut the lime in half and juice it. Set the juice aside.

This crust uses both Key Lime Tea Cookies, which are shortbread, and regular Graham crackers. Crush the Key Lime Tea cookies first, but they will not be enough. Crush enough Graham cracker to make up the difference.

Prepare the Crumb Crust

juicing lemon, zesting a lime.
  1. Use a zester to zest the limes. Then roll them on the counter to loosen up the juice, cut them in half, and juice them. Set the juice & zest aside for the pie filling.
pie crust from lime coolers and graham crackers pressed into pie plate.
  1. Melt the butter and mix it into the combined Key Lime Tea Cookie crumbs and Graham Cracker crumbs. Press into the pie pan and refrigerate.

Mix the Filling

cream cheese filling being mixed in a bowl.
  1. Mix the filling ingredients in a bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
pie filling poured into prepared crust.
  1. Pour the filling mixture into the prepared crumb crust. Spread the filling out evenly and refrigerate.

Top with Whip Cream

I use an aerosol whip cream dispenser, and since the pie is already quite sweet, I use no sugar or vanilla in my whip cream for this pie. You can Ready Whip, Cool Whip, or use a mixer and make your own whip cream.

I've a link to the aerosol whip cream dispenser I use in the Equipment section of this post. I love it!

whipped cream piped along the rim of the crust.
  1. Make stars with the whip cream all along the rim. Work your way in toward the center with whip cream stars.
Whip cream rosettes and slices of lime decorate the no bake key lime pie.
  1. Cut a lime in half and slice some paper thin slices of lime. Pat them dry with a paper towel, and decorate the pie top with them.

Serving Suggestions

This no bake key lime pie is quite rich, and also quite delicious. It would be a fabulous final presentation to a special family dinner, backyard grill, or any gathering. I brought mine to a family grill event, and not a slice remained.

If you are looking for great main dish recipes to serve this with, look at our Sous Vide Ribeye Steak, Pan Grilled Steakhouse Chops, or the Lime Marinated Flat Iron Steak.

a slice of no bake key lime pie on a white plate.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Related Recipes

  • Authentic Neopolitan Pizza Dough
  • Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
  • Best Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • Marie Callender's Pie Crust

Substitutions and Variations

You can use this no bake key lime pie recipe to make a Lemon version! Just substitute the Lime Cookies for Lemon Coolers, the lime juice for lemon juice, and the lime zest for lemon zest. You will then have a fabulous No Bake Lemon Pie!

Equipment

  • Aerosol Dispenser for Whip Cream
  • N2o cartridges

You will love the ease of having your own whip cream dispenser. It means whip cream anytime. You have none of the mess of whipping cream, and do so much more than just top pies.

Storage

This pie freezes well, and stores for up to a week in the refrigerator. If you add a stabilizer to the whip cream, it will last also, otherwise the whip cream will deflate within a few hours.

Tips for Success

  • Use your food processor to quickly make your crumbs.
  • A simple stabilizer for whip cream is 2 tablespoon of sour cream per 8 oz of heavy cream. Blend it into the whip cream before pouring it into the aerosol dispenser or whipping it with a hand mixer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use all Trader Joe Key Lime Tea Cookies?

Yes, you can, you would need about 1 ½ boxes.

Food Safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat.
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Never leave cooking food unattended.
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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No Bake Key Lime Pie

This easy no bake Key lime pie has a creamy, refreshing citrus filling and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Best of all, there's no need to turn on the oven!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Chilling Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

  • Whip Cream Dispenser
  • N2o Dispenser Cartridges

Ingredients

For the Crumb Crust

  • 10 oz Trader Joe's Key Lime Tea Cookies crushed in food processor with the graham crackers
  • 5 oz Graham Crackers 16 squares
  • 8 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

For the Key Lime Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • ½ cup lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a food processor combine the Trader Joe Key Lime Tea Cookies and the Graham Crackers. Pulse until the crumbs are small. Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl.
    10 oz Trader Joe's Key Lime Tea Cookies, 5 oz Graham Crackers
  • Add the melted butter. It should be warm melted butter, not hot. Mix into the crumbs evenly and then press the crumb mixture into the pie pan to cover the sides and bottom. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
    8 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  • Combine the cream cheese, condensed milk, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest into a large mixing bowl. Blend with a hand mixer (or a food processor) until smooth and creamy. Pour into the prepared crumb pie shell. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
    16 oz cream cheese, 8 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon lime zest, ½ cup lime juice, ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Garnish with whip cream, Cool Whip, or Ready Whip stars. Slice a few thin slices of lime, dry them off, and decorate the pie top with them. Serve!

Notes

  • Use your food processor to quickly make your crumbs.
  • A simple stabilizer for whip cream is 2 tablespoon of sour cream per 8 oz of heavy cream. Blend it into the whip cream before pouring it into the aerosol dispenser or whipping it with a hand mixer.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
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