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Published: Apr 16, 2021 · Modified: Jun 16, 2022 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

No Bake Key Lime Pie

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No bake key lime pie is the creamy, dreamy version of a classic key lime pie! Tart and sweet, creamy yet light, this easy key lime pie recipe is perfect for warm summer days.

Top down view of this no bake key lime pie. The edge of the key lime pie is decorated with whipped cream and slices of lime.

One of my husband’s all time favorite desserts is key lime pie. He just absolutely adores it, especially during the summertime.

While I love a traditional key lime pie, I’ve found that sometimes they can be a bit too acidic for me (nothing a massive amount of whipped cream can’t help though…). I also love making no bake desserts during the summer. If I can avoid turning my oven on while it’s hot, I’m going to.

Enter my new favorite summer dessert: no bake key lime pie. I think the best way to describe this pie recipe is if a traditional key lime pie got together with a cheesecake to create a whole new dessert. This no bake key lime pie recipe is zesty, light, and creamy. I’ve also added sweetened shredded coconut to this pie for a little extra summery fun (cue ‘Put the Lime in the Coconut’).

If you’ve been looking for new and easy no bake desserts to make, or are in need of a new dessert for summer gatherings, this no bake key lime pie recipe is just what you need!

You’ll Love This No Bake Key Lime Pie!

Level of difficulty: Easy! Mix, stir, pour, chill, and slice.

Flavor: Lime, coconut, and graham cracker are the predominant flavors in this easy key lime pie recipe.

Texture: This no bake key lime pie is creamy and has a soft-set filling.

Time: While it will take you less than 10 minutes to prep your ingredients, this pie needs to chill for 3-4 hours in the fridge to set the filling.

45-degree view of this easy key lime pie recipe made and sitting on top of a white ceramic pie plate. The no bake key lime pie is surrounded by additional lime slices and a white napkin.

Ingredients Needed

Sweetened Condensed Milk: This adds the perfect amount of sweetness to your pie

Whipped Cream Cheese: While you can use regular cream cheese that is softened at room temperature, whipped cream cheese creates an extra silky and smooth filling.

Key Lime Juice: This is the star of the show! You can use either freshly squeezed key lime juice or bottled key lime juice. I generally use the bottled key lime juice to save time.

Vanilla Extract: Used as a flavor enhancer.

Sweetened Shredded Coconut: lime and coconut is a great flavor combination, and the shredded coconut adds a really fun element to this key lime pie recipe.

Pre-Made Graham Cracker Crust: using a store bought crust saves time and allows this to be a no bake pie recipe!

All ingredient measurements are outlined in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How to Make This Easy Key Lime Pie

Prepare your filling: In a large bowl, mix together the condensed milk, whipped cream cheese, lime juice, and vanilla until smooth using a hand mixer (this can also be done with a stand mixer). Gently stir in the shredded coconut until it evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.

Fill the crust: Pour filling mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust and spread to the edges to create an even layer.

Chill: Cover and chill pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until the filling is set

Top with extra goodness: Option to top with whipped cream, lime zest, and/or lime slices prior to serving

Serve: enjoy every last bite!

Store leftovers: if any pie remains, cover and store in the refrigerator. This pie should stay for 1-2 days just fine (to be honest, we’ve never had it last this long…).

Straight on view of a no bake key lime pie sitting on top of a white ceramic pie plate. The pie is in the process of being cut and getting ready to be served.

No Bake Key Lime Pie FAQs

Should I use fresh key limes or bottled key lime juice in this recipe? Either is a great option for this easy key lime pie recipe! I personally used the bottled key lime juice (because I don’t want to take the time to squeeze all the cute little key limes).

Someone I’m sharing this pie with doesn’t like (or is allergic to) coconut. Can I omit this ingredient from this recipe? Yes! While the coconut is great in this pie recipe, if you are not a fan or cannot have coconut, you can simply leave this ingredient out.

Is there a reason you are using a pre-made graham cracker crust instead of a homemade one? In an effort to keep this a no bake recipe, a pre-made crust is suggested. Using a store bought crust also makes this an easy dessert recipe. However, if you have a favorite graham cracker crust recipe that you love, you can definitely use it for this key lime pie.

What kind of whipped cream should I use to top this pie? I personally like to make homemade whipped cream to pipe onto my pie because I can control the sweetness (I like a slightly less sweet whipped cream). In a pinch, I have also used squirt whipped cream to top this pie and it was great (plus, it’s fun to use!).

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close up view of a freshly made no bake key lime pie decorated with whipped cream and lime slices.

No Bake Key Lime Pie

Meredith
This easy key lime pie recipe is the perfect no bake summertime dessert! The filling comes together quickly and sets up in the refrigerator.
4.93 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Inactive Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 409 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1, 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese*
  • ⅔ C key lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ C sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 graham cracker pie crust
  • optional: whipped cream for topping*
  • optional: lime zest for topping*
  • optional: lime slices for decoration

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the condensed milk, whipped cream cheese, lime juice, and vanilla until smooth using a hand mixer (this can also be done with a stand mixer)
  • Gently stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed
  • Pour filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust and spread to the edges to create an even layer
  • Cover and chill pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until the filling is set
  • Option to top with whipped cream, lime zest, and/or lime slices prior to serving

Notes

*If you do not have whipped cream cheese, you can use a standard block of cream cheese but will want to ensure it is softened at room temperature (set your cream cheese block on your counter for an hour or two prior to making your pie). If it is too cold, your pie will be lumpy (it will still taste good though, don’t worry!).
*I highly recommend adding the whipped cream and lime zest to the top of your pie before serving – it takes this pie from wildly delicious to absolutely divine.
*The nutrition facts for this pie were calculated assuming 1 tablespoon of whipped cream per slice of pie
*This no bake key lime pie recipe was adapted from food.com.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 554IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Margaret says

    July 10, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely a 5+ star rating! It’s so delicious, my husband and I ate half of it in one day! It’s the perfect summer pie. So easy and no-bake, will certainly make this again soon.

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    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      July 11, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you so much Margaret! I’m so glad to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this so much.

      Reply
  2. Janis says

    June 27, 2022 at 10:38 am

    Where do you buy bottled key lime juice? I’ve never seen it before.

    Reply
    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      June 27, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Janis – I generally find this in the baking isle of my grocery store! You can also check in the juice isle near bottle lemon or lime juices.

      Reply
  3. M. says

    May 11, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Really easy, and super yummy! I liked how this felt like a blend of key lime pie and cheesecake!

    Reply
    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      May 11, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      So glad you loved it! Thanks for making my recipe.

      Reply

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