Freshen up your day with these perfectly tart key lime recipes. From the classic pie to new favorites like key lime fondue and thumbprint cookies, you won't be able to get enough of these citrus treats.
17 Key Lime Recipes That Go Beyond Pie
Key Lime Cream Pie
I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It’s so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together. Wherever I take this pie, it quickly disappears, with everyone asking for the recipe. It’s one of my favorite key lime recipes! —Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
1/17
2/17
Key Lime Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Key lime pound cake was inspired from a basic pound cake recipe that I like to play around with. It's now the only cake requested at every gathering. The unfrosted cake freezes well. —Pat Stewart, Canton, Georgia
3/17
Key Lime Pie Balls
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The classic creamy filling, graham cracker crust and burst of lime are all mixed together in every bite of these rolled cookies. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
5/17
Key Lime Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I modified this old family recipe to use healthier ingredients. The texture is so smooth and light. It is a favorite dessert that is enjoyed by all.
6/17
No-Bake Key Lime Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshingly easy Key lime pie is a winner on all counts. It's quick and easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert but special enough to take to weekend potlucks. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
7/17
Key Lime Butter Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love limes so much that if a recipe calls for lemons I almost always use limes instead. With their pretty green color, these are perfect for Christmas—you can also make them as sandwich cookies and use lime curd for the filling.—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
8/17
Key Lime Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
9/17
Margarita Tres Leches Cake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first time I ever had tres leches cake I felt as if I were in heaven. I have made it at home using several techniques and flavors, and this margarita twist on the classic is my favorite. —Laurie Lufkin, Essex, Massachusetts
10/17
Marshmallow-Almond Key Lime Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer is peak season for Key limes—a must for this pie’s distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine has a smooth marshmallow layer on top. This makes it stand out as a crowd favorite. —Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina
11/17
Key Lime Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I saw a recipe for banana cream pie trifle I was inspired to invent a version than spun off my favorite pie, Key lime. My family loved it! Some friends got to try it, too, and they enjoyed immensely as well. —Rebecah Lytle, Ocala, Florida
12/17
Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships in 2013. It's similar to a shortbread thumbprint cookie, but with lots more personality. —Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida
13/17
Frozen Key Lime Delight
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart, it tastes like sunshine. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina
14/17
Fluffy Key Lime Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! —Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan
15/17
Key Lime Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried this deliciously different bread at a friend's house, and she graciously shared the recipe with me. It's so easy to make and it tastes absolutely yummy! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
16/17
Key Lime Pie
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can’t find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
17/17
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
32 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find Key lime juice, use lime juice. Just add a tad more sugar. —Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota
