No-Bake Key Lime Pie is a slice of tropical heaven. This has a sweet, crunchy crust filled with a refreshing, creamy, and zesty lime filling that is perfect for the summer heat!

No-bake desserts are the perfect choice for summertime parties, BBQs, and family gatherings. Try these favorites like this No-Bake Chocolate Pie, this delicious No-Bake Strawberry Pie, and this yummy No-Bake Classic Cheesecake recipe!

Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

This pie is absolutely heavenly. The sweet, crunchy crust is the perfect beginning to this fabulous summer pie. It’s buttery and luscious but not too sweet. You will love how it! The creamy, tangy, tart filling will make your mouth water. This key lime pie is refreshing and ideal for summer. With only a few ingredients, you can whip it up in no time. It just needs time to chill.

Lime is such a great ingredient to work with. It adds freshness and flavor that is unique and delicious. Try it in drinks, with chicken and especially fish, for a flavor you will love. Having a no-bake dessert means less time for me in the kitchen and less heat. I do not have to worry about heating up the house for a dessert that is sure to impress. It is a no-fuss, easy, and quick dessert perfect for all your occasions.

Ingredients For The Best Key Lime Pie

Simple ingredients make this key lime pie easy to make! Start with the crust and build on it with this easy step-by-step recipe. All ingredient amounts are listed below in the recipe card.

Crust

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: Use a food processor to get fine crumbs.
• Sugar: Adds a bit of sweetness to the crust.
• Butter: Holds it all together and gives the crust a bit of a salty butter flavor. You will want to melt the butter first to bind it together.

Key Lime Filling

• Cream Cheese: Take the cream cheese out of the fridge early to come to room temperature.
• Heavy Whipping Cream: Not cool whip, but whipping cream.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and helps the filling become creamy.
• Key Lime Juice: If you cannot find real key limes, you can buy real key lime juice at your local store.
• Zest from 2 limes: These limes do not have to be key limes.

Creamy Topping

• Heavy Whipping Cream: Again, not the whipped topping but the real stuff.
• Powdered sugar: Adds the sweetness.
• Lime Zest: This is optional, but I highly recommend it!

How to Make No-Bake Key Lime Pie

The hardest part of making this no-bake pie is having the patience to let this set up in the fridge! Key lime pie is one of our family favorites, and it is simple to make, which makes it perfect for any occasion.

1. Make the Crust: Mix the graham crumbs, butter, and sugar together. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and use the bottom of a flat glass or a flat measuring cup to evenly press along the bottom and use your fingers to press evenly along the sides. Set in the fridge until the filling is ready.
2. Beat: Whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
3. Combine: In another bowl, use the paddle attachment to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest and mix using the whisk attachment.
4. Fold: Gently fold in the whipped cream.
5. Refrigerate: Pour into chilled crust and set in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
6. Topping with Cream: Whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until medium-stiff peaks form. You can use a piping bag and star tip to pipe a design on top, or you can just spread it across with a spatula. Add fresh lime zest, if desired.