Name: No-Bake Key Lime Pie with Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-485317H31M3S
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: pie
Ingredients: 2 cups raw pecans; 2 cups blanched almond flour; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in cubes (ghee or softened refined coconut oil would also work); 2 tablespoons agave nectar (honey or maple syrup also work); 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons agave nectar (honey or maple syrup also work); zest of 2 limes; whipped cream; lime zest

This is an overhead image of key lime pie slice pulled away from other pieces. The slice is topped with whipped cream and lime zest. Limes are off to the left middle of the image. — Bright and zesty, this homemade gluten-free no-bake key lime pie is a refreshing
treat, and beyond easy to make at home! The almond flour and pecan pie crust
has a nutty richness, while the cream cheese and lime filling makes every bite
pure citrus bliss.

Want an easy no-oven, no-bake dessert that you can prep ahead and not worry about? A dessert that’s a crowd amongst the ladies, men, and children alike? I have a sweet and zesty gluten free key lime pie for you.

This is one of those pies that everyone wants a second slice. My kid told me the only problem with this pie is it’s too good. I have tons of gluten-free pie and crumble recipes on my site, they’re some of my favorites to make! Try this gluten-free berry galette with almond flour crust and this baked blueberry and cream cheese pie – you won’t regret it!

Ingredients and substitutions

Pecans: I use raw unsalted pecans. If you want to sub in another nut, I think hazelnuts would be amazing!
Blanched almond flour: I always use blanched almond flour because it’s a lighter, pastry color and much finer than an almond meal.
Unsalted butter: Cold butter works great. Cut it into cubes and you are set! If you don’t want to use butter, refined coconut oil or your favorite vegan butter would work great!
Agave nectar: this is my preferred sticky sweetener, but if you want to use honey or maple syrup, that works too!
Cream cheese: Just regular ol’ plain cream cheese. If you have a favorite dairy free cream cheese you can definitely sub that in.
Heavy cream: This is is going to smooth out the filling and add a lot of creaminess to it!
Limes: I love using fresh limes to get all that zest and fresh juice!

This is an overhead image of a pie pan with a nutty crust pressed into it. The pie pan sits on a white counter.

This is an overhead image of a pie pan with a nutty crumble lumped in the center. The crumble has some fingerprints in it.

What kind of pie pan should I use?

I use a 9 inch pie pan. The kind that has the removable bottom is my favorite for this recipe because it makes it easier to remove the pie and cut perfect slices.

If you have an 11 inch pie pan, that works too, it will just be a thinner pie so you may want to consider doubling the filling.

If you have smaller 4 inch tart pans, it could be really fun and adorable to make small, individual key lime pies for each person!

Don’t have a pie tin? No problem! This recipe works with a wide variety of pans. The most important thing is you have a removable bottom and you grease it beforehand.

How to make no bake gluten free key lime pie

Make the crust. Place the pecans and almond flour in a food processor and process until the pecans are chopped up and combined with the almond flour. Add the butter cubes and agave nectar. Pulse until the butter is combined

Press the crust. Use your hands to press the crust into an even layer across the bottom and up the sides. Set aside.

Make the filling. Add the room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl. You really want it to be room temperature so you don’t have any clumps in your filling. Use an electric handheld mixture to cream the cream cheese and smooth it out. Add the cream, juice, agave, and zest to the bowl and mix again until combined and smooth.

Assemble the pie. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth it out in an even layer.

Chill. Chill in the fridge for 2+ hours. This is a great dessert to make ahead!

Garnish. When ready to serve, top with little dollops of whipped cream and some lime zest.

This is an overhead image of a slice of key lime pie on a small plate. The slice has a fork taking off a bite and leaning against the side of the plate. More pie slices are at the top right of the images and lime halves are to the top left.

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Recipe

GF Gluten-Free EF Egg-Free