No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies: A Fresh, Easy Dessert Delight
Tangy key lime filling meets a buttery graham cracker crust in these no-bake mini pies. Perfect for parties, these bite-sized desserts require no oven—just assemble, chill, and enjoy a creamy, zesty treat.
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 120
- Yield: 12 mini pies 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or 1 sleeve graham crackers)
4 oz unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
¾ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
8 oz whipped topping, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
Prepare crust: Stir graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
Blend cream cheese: In a bowl, cream softened cream cheese until smooth.
Mix in sweetened condensed milk: Add the entire can of sweetened condensed milk and blend until creamy.
Add lime juice: Pour in ¾ cup key lime juice and mix until fully incorporated.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently blend in whipped topping until no streaks remain; mix on low speed to avoid deflating.
Assemble mini pies: Pack crust into silicone cups or cupcake liners (leave ¾ full). Spoon in filling and sprinkle reserved graham crumb topping.
Chill and serve: Freeze for 4 hours or overnight. Unmold by submerging the base in warm water for 5 seconds. Flip and garnish with whipped cream and lime slices.
Notes
Swap graham crumbs for crushed shortbread for a buttery crust twist.
Reduce sweetness: Substitute 2 tbsp maple syrup in the filling.
Avoid gummy texture: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
Upgrade flavor: Add a pinch of salt to the filling.
Freeze in advance: Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg