12 Key Lime Recipes That Put a Tropical Twist on Classic Favorites
Craving a taste of the tropics without leaving your kitchen? These 12 key lime recipes take beloved classics—think cheesecakes, cupcakes, bars, and more—and give them a zesty, citrusy makeover. Each one is bursting with bright, tangy flavor that’ll wake up your taste buds and transport you to sun-soaked shores. Whether you’re a die-hard key lime pie fan or just love a good twist, these recipes are your new go-to.
Key Lime Pie Bars

Key lime pie bars are smooth and creamy with a delicious lime flavor that’s not too tart. The crunchy graham cracker crust goes so well with the creamy filling – making this the perfect key lime pie recipe.
Key Lime Pie Milkshake
This Key Lime Pie Milkshake is a lighter take on the classic dessert and one you can enjoy on the go! It’s refreshingly cold and creamy, sweet, and macro-friendly.
Key Lime Cupcakes
Take a tropical vacation with these delicious and moist Key Lime Cupcakes topped with a key lime buttercream frosting and graham cracker crumbs!
Key Lime Cookies
Get all the flavor of key lime pie in an easy, bite-sized version with these chewy key lime cookies. If you love citrusy desserts, these cookies are a must-try!
Key Lime Cheesecake Pie
Key lime cheesecake pie is the perfect blend of tangy, creamy, and sweet, all wrapped up in a no-bake treat. It’s a refreshing dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
Easy Key Lime Pie
This delicious key lime pie has a homemade graham cracker crust, rich and thick key lime custard, topped with whipped cream, and garnished with key lime slices. My son’s favorite dessert!
Key Lime Cheesecake Trifle
Key Lime Cheesecake Trifle – An easy and pretty dessert made with layers of graham cracker crust, cubed pound cake, and a key lime cheesecake filling. With easy ingredients from Tastefully Simple, you can whip this up in a flash!
Easy Key Lime Mousse
This easy recipe for Key Lime Mousse is quite possibly one of the quickest and easiest desserts you will ever make and one of the tastiest too! With only four ingredients, this no-bake, light-as-a-cloud mousse combines cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, frozen whipped topping, and tart key lime juice to make a light, refreshing dessert that you and your family will love!
Key Lime Pudding Cake
Key Lime Pudding Cake is a creamy, sweet dessert that’s perfect for summer. A tart refreshing cake batter, flavored with key lime, magically bakes into two separate layers, a light airy sponge cake with a tangy custardy pudding underneath. Made in individual ramekins, it’s the ideal serving size for picnics, barbecues, and special occasions.
Best Key Lime Pie Martini Recipe
This Key Lime Pie Martini will add a touch of the Florida Keys to your favorite martini. A refreshing cocktail that brings the tartness of key limes, the richness of cream, and a sweet touch of vanilla and spice to this summertime favorite. It’s like having dessert in a glass!
Key Lime Cake with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This Key Lime Cake is a moist, tangy yet sweet cake, easily made from scratch, whose four layers sandwich a sweet lemon curd filling then topped with seasonally flavored, creamy raspberry cream cheese frosting.
Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Dip
Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Dip – A sweet and tangy dip that tastes just like key lime cheesecake! This dip is no bake and super simple to whip up. The perfect cool and creamy summer dessert!