Eggless key lime pie with a crunchy cookie crust and melt-in-your-mouth filling. The best and the only key lime pie recipe you’ll ever need.
(Love recreating your favourite desserts without eggs? Check out this egg-free tiramisu recipe. So good!)
This eggless key lime pie is so easy to make you don’t even need an electric mixer. Don’t let the simplicity of it fool you though – the end product might just be the best key lime pie you’ll ever taste.
The graham cookie crust is sweet and succulent, the melt-in-your-mouth filling is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and topped with homemade whipped cream and lime zest – it is outstanding.
Key lime pie without eggs
A lot of the key lime pie recipes out there involve raw eggs and no baking, which I am wary of. I’ve wanted to make this for a long time but the raw egg situation was stopping me.
Until I stumbled upon a recipe that have no eggs in it therefore addressing my (not entirely irrational) fear of raw eggs. Plus, it’s baked and sets perfectly.
Now everyone can enjoy this creamy, dreamy key lime pie.
How to make
Ingredients
It’s so easy to make too! All you’ll need are:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Sour cream
- Key lime juice
- Lime zest (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional but highly recommended!)
I know it’s challenging to juice key limes so I usually just use Nellie & Joe’s. It’s awesome and it allows me to make key lime pie any day of the year.
Step-by-step photos
Now we’re ready to bake! (Watch the video to see how easy it comes together.)
1. MAKE THE CRUST. First you’ll want to preheat your oven to 350F. Then in a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2. TRANSFER TO PIE DISH. Transfer the mixture to a pie dish and press firmly and evenly to the bottom and up the sides. I like to use my fingers to make sure the crust is packed tightly. Set aside.
3. MAKE FILLING. In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream and key lime juice. Stir until smooth and incorporated.
4. TRANSFER TO PIE DISH. I like to sift the filling into my pie dish through a mesh sieve to get rid of lumps and ensure the creamiest consistency but this is optional. You can simply transfer the filling and smoothen the top.
5. BAKE. Bake the pie for 10-20 minutes or until tiny bubbles appear on the surface of the pie (you would usually first see these on the sides). Your pie should have a slight jiggle in the centre but completely set everywhere else.
6. COOL AND CHILL. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly and chill in the fridge for 4 hours (I usually do mine overnight) to allow it to set completely.
7. SERVE. Garnish with lime zest and whipped cream and enjoy!
Summer on a plate
It’s -11C and it’s snowing as I type this so taking a bite of this key lime pie gives me hope that summer exists. And it’s a mere 4 months away.
Each bite is sweet and refreshing and – even though it’s made with condensed milk which you’d think would weigh the pie down – surprisingly light.
No key limes? No problem
Having a hard time finding key limes? Not a problem.
A great substitute is to mix 75% good old-fashioned lime juice and 25% lemon juice and you’re done.
Don’t let the lack of key limes stop you from making this amazing pie. (I’d suggest not calling it 75% Lime Juice 25% Lemon Juice Pie though – probably not as enticing a name.)
Or you can try making Filipino calamansi pie. So good!
So go ahead! Impress your family and friends with this great looking pie that tastes as good as it looks.
Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Canada Day, 4th of July, Labour Day and all your summer shenanigans.
Other citrusy dessert recipes
Love baking with limes and lemons? Me too. Check these out.
- Meyer lemon bars with shortbread crust are perfectly sweet and tangy, a burst of sunny lemony flavour in every bite.
- Easy Meyer lemon pie with condensed milk – perfectly sweet and tangy, luxuriously smooth and silky.
- No bake lemon cheesecake – light, creamy, so easy to make. Lemon curd filling, scrumptious Oreo cookie crust, whipped cream topping.
- Creamy lime bars – perfectly sweet and tart with a coconut cookie base.
And if no-bake desserts are your jam, check out this delicious collection of the best no-bake lemon desserts. Perfect for summer!
Eggless Key Lime Pie Video Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- pinch salt
Key Lime Pie Filling:
- 2 10-oz cans condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
Garnish:
- Lime zest
- Whipped cream I used this recipe
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar and 5 tablespoons melted butter until evenly moist and crumbly, resembling wet sand.
- Transfer mixture into your pie dish and press firmly and evenly onto the bottom and sides. Set aside.
Key Lime Pie Filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cans of condensed milk, ½ cup sour cream and ¾ cup key lime juice. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth and incorporated.
- Optional: sift into pie dish to get rid of lumps. You can also just transfer to pie dish and smoothen the top.
- Bake for 10-20 minutes or until tiny bubbles appear on the surface of the pie (usually beginning at the sides). The middle of your pie should have a slight jiggle but set everywhere else.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly then chill in the fridge for 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Garnish with lime zest and whipped cream before serving.
Video
Notes
- Watch the video for step-by-step instructions!
- Scroll up to the post for baking tips and the complete step-by-step photos.
- The number of servings would depend on how big your pie slices are.
- This pie bakes fairly quickly and is easy to over bake. Every oven is different so watch for those tiny bubbles.
- If you can’t find key lime juice, you can make your own. See post for more details.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Happy baking!
Did you make eggless key lime pie? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
LR
I LOVE THIS!! Made it, ate it and will repeat it as long as I am alive….thanks so much-
I keep mine in the freezer after cool down, spectacular indeed.
Jolina
Hi LR, so happy to hear that! This key lime pie recipe is a keeper for sure 🙂
Pali
This pie looks delicious! Was wondering can it be made with coconut condensed milk instead?
Jolina
Hi Pali! I’ve never heard of coconut condensed milk but it sounds delicious. If it has the same consistency as regular condensed milk it should work. Would love to hear how it goes 🙂
Hannah
This was AMAZING! Easy to make and so creamy! Wasnt sure if it will set without the eggs but it was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!!
Jolina
Glad you liked it Hannah!
Lindsey
My bf cant eat eggs so this was a good recipe for us to try. I started baking a lot since the lockdowns and finding egg-free recipes has been challenging. This is our favorite one. So good! Thank you!
Jolina
Glad you liked it Lindsey! Enjoy the summer 🙂
Natalie
Can you make this with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Jolina
Hi Natalie. I always make it with sour cream so I’m not sure how it will turn out. BUT, when baking other cakes and cupcakes I sometimes switch sour cream with full fat yogurt (and vice versa) when I run out of one ingredient. The texture changes slightly, but the taste is still delicious IMO. Curious to see how it goes if you decide to give it a go!
Amy Jones
I love the fact that it’s pretty much vegan, makes it even more special. And those pictures, gosh, I need 14 of those pies in my fridge, it looks so beautiful and tasty!
Jolina
Thanks Amy! I’m very careful labeling anything vegan because I’m not very familiar with that. But I’m glad you like my almost vegan pie! 🙂 It’s easy and so good and so refreshing! Hope you get a chance to make it this summer 🙂
Carol C Kobetitsch
There may be some confusion as to what vegan is, 3 of the 6 ingredients are not vegan so perhaps you were thinking vegetarian.
Vegans eat no animal products at all, so while vegetarians don’t eat animal flesh of any kind, vegans take it one step further and don’t eat animal flesh or any animal products, so no dairy (milk, sour cream, yogurt, butter, cheese) no eggs, no honey etc…
Recipe does look great and I too look forward to trying it.
I wish you well 🙂
Jolina
Thanks for the clarification Carol! I’ve always wondered about the distinction myself. Hope you and yours are staying healthy in these crazy times.
Lauren
Your photos are gorgeous! I love that this is egg-free so I can make it and my son can try it too (he’s allergic!).
Jolina
Awesome! So happy to hear you can make this for your son. Hope you guys like it! (And thanks for your kind words about my photos 🙂
Lucinda
Thank you for including the egg-less version of the traditional key lime pie. I used to make it with eggs and meringue toppings during Thanksgiving past. My sister is highly sensitive to eggs now and so I look for versions that keep the traditional taste without any eggs so we can all enjoy the Thanksgiving meal with dessert! So thankful for you! Happy Holidays.
Jolina
You are most welcome Lucinda! I’m glad your sister can enjoy dessert now too. I’m thankful for you as well 🙂 Happy holidays to you and yours!
T.M. Brown
What a great find! This is a great recipe for someone who suffers frm an egg allergy, too. Adding it to my dessert list of “must tries!” Thanks for sharing!
Jolina
Awesome! I’m not allergic but have real issues with eating raw egg so win-win 🙂 Hope you like it!
Sarina Wang
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I will definitely try creating this in the future. You made it seem really easy to do & hopefully someone without cooking skills like myself can replicate your gorgeous creation. Love your blog! <3
Jolina
Thanks a lot Sarina 🙂 And hey, I have no cooking skills too! That’s why I bake lol. This is one of my favourites. I’m sure you’d do great!
Kim
Mt family loves key lime but I’ve never made it before. Looks so good!
Tiina A
It definitely is a summer on a plate! So delicious pictures that have to try to make it myself. Never thought it would be possible without eggs.
Jolina
This is so refreshing. Every bite is just perfectly sweet tangy and…cold! I didn’t think it would set without eggs too but it worked out great 🙂 Hope you can try the recipe! It’s great on warm sunny days like today!
Kerry
This look delicious, I’m not a huge sweet tooth but I’ve always found lime pie more refreshing and lighter! Great recipe!
Jessica
I could feel how refreshing the taste is. Love your presentation and the innovation with the ingredients.
Sabrina
It looks delicious! I’ll truly to prepare it but I’m afraid it won’t look so gorgeous like yours 😉
Jolina
Hi Sabrina! Go for it. It’s really simple and straightforward. I have a feeling you will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome 🙂 Let me know how it goes!
Bella
I couldn’t tell you the last time I had key lime pie, it looks SO good!
Jolina
It’s time Bella! Warmer weather is finally here and this pie is just the thing to eat on a warm summer day 🙂