When life hands me a bag of tiny, fragrant key limes, I know exactly what to do. I've put together 20 luscious key lime desserts that are bright and creamy, with just the right amount of tang. Whether you need a sunny pick me up in the middle of winter or the ultimate potluck showstopper, I've got you covered.
1. LIME BUNDT CAKE
If you're all about lime desserts, this easy lime bundt cake needs to jump straight to the top of your baking list. Just look at it, it's so incredibly pretty and inviting. I think it's the absolute perfect centerpiece for a Mother's Day brunch, or any day that needs a little extra beauty.
2. KEY LIME PIE MADELEINES
This dessert feels so special and unique to me. These little madeleines are soft, delicate cakes with French and Italian roots, bursting with bright lime citrus flavor and that classic graham cracker taste just like the pie. They’re perfect for serving a crowd when you want to surprise everyone with something sweet, citrusy, and incredibly delicious.
3. KEY LIME SOUFFLE
Light, airy, tart, and so bright, this key lime soufflé is a fun and special treat that feels made for spring. It’s one of the best seasonal desserts and I love that it can be made in perfectly portioned individual ramekins. With just the right amount of key lime flavor, these little beauties are a summertime dream that floats right off the spoon.
4. KEY LIME POKE CAKE
I'm completely smitten with this key lime poke cake. It starts with a super moist yellow cake that gets poked all over and absolutely drenched in a bright, citrusy lime curd so the flavor seeps into every little cranny.
Then I bury the whole thing under a fluffy cloud of whipped topping and a confetti of fresh lime slices. It tastes like pure summer sunshine on a plate, and I honestly can't get enough of it.
5. MINI KEY LIME PIES
These cute little no bake mini key lime pies are going to have everyone begging for seconds. They’re an easy, individual frozen version of my favorite summertime dessert. When I need a fantastic recipe to feed a big crowd that’s guaranteed to be a hit, this is the one I reach for.
6. KEY LIME PIE TRUFFLES
These little key lime pie truffles are pure magic. I take a silky smooth white chocolate and key lime ganache, roll it into bite sized poofs, and then coat them in a layer of crunchy graham cracker crumbs.
They're surprisingly easy to whip up and have the most incredible melt in your mouth texture. I love bringing them to summer get togethers because they disappear in seconds.
7. KEY LIME PIE MILKSHAKE
This key lime pie milkshake is a true show stopper, a lighter take on the classic that I can enjoy on the go. It’s refreshingly cold, creamy, sweet, and totally macro friendly, which makes it perfect for when I need something quick and healthy on a hot summer day. There are so many fun ways to dress it up and make it the frosty dessert of your dreams.
8. KEY LIME ECLAIR CAKE
This key lime eclair cake is a very unique dessert in my book. I layer a creamy filling bursting with key lime flavor between sheets of graham crackers and top the whole thing off with smooth vanilla frosting. It tastes just like a classic key lime pie but comes together much easier, which is a total win in my world.
9. KEY LIME CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This moist key lime cake smothered in sweet cream cheese frosting is, in my opinion, the absolute best lime cake recipe out there. It’s so light and fluffy with a perfect lime buttercream frosting that truly steals the show. The whole thing is so extremely pretty, it would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift baked right from the heart.
10. TEQUILA KEY LIME PIE
Looking for the ultimate Cinco De Mayo dessert? I’ve got you covered right here.
This tequila key lime pie recipe is next level delicious, taking the classic and giving it a wild boozy twist with margarita flavors. It’s my go to for Mexican themed parties and I am completely in love with the unique flavor combination of this amazing dessert.
11. KEY LIME POPSICLES
Key lime pie popsicles are my ultimate summer dessert, but honestly I eat them all year. They are sweet, tangy, and perfectly creamy with a graham cracker crust running through them.
It’s straight up like eating frozen key lime pie on a stick. My whole family has been going crazy for these beauties, and they’re so easy to make it almost feels like cheating.
12. KEY LIME PIE JARS
These quick and easy key lime pie jars are the perfect blend of tart and sweet, plus they’re fresh and light which makes them an amazing summer dessert. It’s one of the easiest yet extremely delicious treats I’ll want to make over and over again. With just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes, I’m spoon deep in a rich and dreamy sugar free key lime pie.
13. KEY LIME PIE
A proper key lime desserts roundup wouldn't be complete without the classic pie itself. This no bake version is a refreshing, creamy dream that's perfectly zesty and comes together in under 20 minutes. The recipe is super simple to follow and delivers the most magical key lime pie I've ever tasted
14. NO CHURN KEY LIME PIE ICE CREAM
No ice cream maker? No problem at all.
This key lime pie ice cream is ridiculously creamy with the perfect punch of tangy lime flavor and generous swirls of buttery graham cracker crust running all through it. It's literally like a slice of my favorite pie scooped right into a bowl. I could eat this all year long.
15. KEY LIME CHEESECAKE TRIFLE
This might just be my absolute favorite showstopper here. I layer buttery graham cracker crust crumbles, tender cubes of pound cake, and a luscious key lime cheesecake filling in one big, beautiful dish.
The whole thing is so refreshing and citrusy, and it looks absolutely incredible sitting on a brunch table. It's an easy, pretty dessert that always gets oohs and aahs.
16. KEY LIME PIE BARS
I love the simple beauty of these key lime pie bars. You get a buttery graham cracker crust with a thick layer of zesty, creamy key lime custard on top.
They're easy to make but packed with so much bright flavor. The contrast of that smooth, tangy lime filling against the crisp crust is everything.
17. KEY LIME PIE MACARONS
Have you ever bitten into a key lime macaron? If not, I need you to try this super simple recipe right now.
These pretty little shells are filled with a tangy key lime cream cheese filling and finished with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers. They're delicate, delicious, and make the cutest edible gifts for friends and family.
18. KEY LIME COOKIES
These key lime cookies are huge, chewy, and totally over the top in the best way. I top each one with a dreamy combo of buttercream frosting and a dollop of lime pie filling.
They taste exactly like summer vacation in a cookie, and they're so much fun to make. Serve them up with something like a mango jalapeno margarita and life is simply good.
19. KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
Oh, I adore a good cheesecake, and this key lime version is impossibly smooth and downright dreamy. It has a buttery graham cracker crust that holds the silkiest lime cheesecake filling you can imagine. Made with sweetened condensed milk and real key lime juice, it's an easy, ridiculously good recipe that feels fancy without any fuss.
20. KEY LIME PIE RUM CREAM JELLO PUDDING SHOTS
These pudding shots spiked with rum are seriously delicious. I mix up tasty ingredients like lime pie cream liqueur, fresh lime zest and juice, milk, and graham crackers into one unique and amazing little bite. They’re my absolute favorite summertime treat to serve friends, featuring all the flavors I love in a key lime pie with absolutely no heating or cooking required.