If you love bright citrus flavor and refreshing dessert recipes, these key lime desserts are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth all summer long. With their sweet-tart flavor, these summer desserts bring a taste of sunshine to every bite.
From classic key lime pie to creamy cheesecake, key lime bars, cookies, cakes, and frozen treats, this recipe collection is filled with irresistible key lime recipes for every occasion.
Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a summer party, or simply looking for easy summer dessert ideas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration with these key lime dessert ideas.
If you love fresh summer desserts, also try these raspberry dessert bars and these orange creamsicle bars.
Key Lime Bars
These creamy key lime pie bars combine a buttery crust with a bright citrus filling for an easy dessert that’s perfect for summer parties and potlucks.
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Frosted Key Lime Pie Cookies
If you love key lime pie but want something easy to share, try these key lime pie cookies. With a creamy frosting and lime curd center, these cookies deliver that classic key lime dessert flavor in every bite.
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Key Lime Cheesecake Cups
These individual cheesecake cups are rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh lime flavor. A make ahead individual dessert idea that looks impressive and is simple to make.
Get the recipe: Key Lime Cheesecake In A Cup
Classic Key Lime Pie
This classic key lime pie features a silky citrus filling and crisp crust for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every slice.
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Refreshing Key Lime Popsicles
Cool off with these creamy key lime popsicles. Packed with zesty lime flavor, they’re a refreshing frozen treat for summer entertaining.
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Layered Key Lime Cake
This soft and flavorful key lime cake is filled with fresh citrus notes and a tender crumb, making it a standout summer baking idea for special occasions.
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Mini Key Lime Tarts
These beautiful mini key lime tarts combine a crisp crust with a smooth, tangy filling and piped meringue for a finger food dessert that feels bakery-worthy.
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Key Lime Cupcakes
These summer cupcakes bring together a dessert favorite with a zesty lime frosting for a fun bite size dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, parties, and summer baking days.
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Dairy Free Key Lime Pie
Dairy-free dessert lovers will adore this creamy key lime pie which delivers all the classic sweet-tart flavor with a delicious meringue top!
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Key Lime Flavored Madelines
These delicate madeleines are infused with key lime flavor for an easy mini dessert idea that is a twist on a classic French treat. Perfect with coffee, tea, or dessert spreads.
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No Bake Key Lime Pie
Skip the oven and enjoy this no-bake key lime pie on hot summer days. It’s an effortless dessert packed with refreshing lime flavor and a creamy texture.
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Eggless Key Lime Pie Bars
Buttery graham cracker crust meets creamy eggless lime flavored filling in these crowd-pleasing dessert bars. They’re easy to slice, serve, and enjoy at Summer celebrations.
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Key Lime Ricotta Cookies
Put your sourdough discard to good use with these soft lime ricotta cookies. Bright lime flavor and a tender texture make them a delicious and light homemade treat.
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Gluten Free Key Lime Pie
This gluten-free pie delivers the classic combination of creamy filling and citrus tang while offering an option for gluten free dessert lovers.
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Bite Size Key Lime Treats
These mini key lime pie bites are perfect for parties and dessert trays. Enjoy all the refreshing citrus flavor of key lime pie in a convenient bite sized dessert.
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Healthy Key Lime Pie
This homemade key lime pie uses yogurt, pecans, and natural sweeteners to create a citrus dessert with fewer calories that everyone will want seconds of.
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Easy Key Lime Cookies
These homemade key lime cookies are packed with citrus flavor and a crunchy texture, making them a fun easy alternative to traditional key lime desserts.
Get the recipe: Crunchy Lime Cookies
Electric Skillet Key Lime Pies
Want to make key lime pie without turning on the oven? This creative electric skillet recipe delivers all the classic pie flavors in a convenient individual tart.
Get the recipe: Electric Skillet Key Lime Pies
Key Lime Cookies With Coconut Frosting
These easy key lime cookies are topped with coconut lime frosting for a tropical-inspired dessert that combines sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors into a bite sized treat.
Get the recipe: Key Lime Cookies With Coconut Frosting
Key Lime Parfait Cups
Layers of zesty lime curd, graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream make these individual lime parfait cups a simple yet elegant dessert that’s perfect for entertaining party guests.
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Glazed Key Lime Pound Cake
Rich, buttery pound cake gets a refreshing upgrade with key lime flavor with this easy dessert recipe. Perfect for brunches, afternoon tea, and summer picnics.
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Easy Key Lime Fudge
This easy key lime fudge combines a rich creamy topping with a buttery graham cracker base for a unique sweet treat that’s easy to make and great for gifting.
Get the recipe: Key Lime Fudge
