It was one of those sticky summer days in July, and I just couldn’t bear the thought of turning on the oven. My kids were sweaty from playing outside, and I wanted something cool, fresh, and just a little indulgent to end the day.

I remembered this Key Lime Pie I used to have as a kid on vacation in Florida — that creamy, tangy filling and crunchy graham crust? Heaven. So I decided to make my own version… but with a healthy-ish twist and zero oven required. 🙌

Y’all — it’s SO GOOD.
It’s smooth and citrusy, just the right amount of sweet, and it tastes like sunshine in a pie dish. Best part? It sets up beautifully in the fridge, which means you can make it ahead and forget about it till dessert time.

🥧 No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)

• ¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• Pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk (chilled overnight, scoop only the cream)

• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup

• ½ cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)

• 1 tbsp lime zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🥣 Make the crust: Mix graham crumbs, melted coconut oil, honey, and salt in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and place in fridge while you make the filling.

2. 🧁 Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat coconut cream, softened cream cheese, honey, lime juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

3. 🍋 Pour filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.

4. ❄️ Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) until set.

5. 🍽️ Serve cold, topped with whipped coconut cream, lime zest curls, or crushed graham crackers if you’d like!

🍽️ Nutrition (per slice)

Estimated – will vary based on ingredients used.

• Calories: 320

• Protein: 4g

• Carbs: 28g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 15g

• Fat: 23g

💡 Sarah’s Tips

• No coconut milk? You can sub with 1 cup whipped cream if dairy isn’t an issue.

• Make it ahead: It keeps beautifully in the fridge for 3–4 days!

• More lime, please: Add extra zest or a splash of lime extract for a bolder flavor.

• Go gluten-free: Just use GF graham crackers — easy swap!

Final Thoughts

This No-Bake Key Lime Pie is one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes no time. It’s creamy, bright, and just the thing when you want a refreshing treat without heating up your kitchen. If you’ve got limes and a spoon, you’ve got dessert. 💚