[2] These bars work as a casual dessert or something fancier. You can garnish the tops with whipped cream. We like to add a piece of chocolate-covered orange peel.

[3] Key limes, plucked from the tree with some of their leaves. The variety originated in Asia (photo © Lena Kulybaba | Unsplash).

[4] A piece of classic Key Lime Pie (photo © David Hsu | Dreamstime).

[5] Key Lime Pie with a chocolate-almond crust. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Lemon Apron).

[6] Key lime pudding (photo © Taste Of Home).

> International Lime Day is March 10th.

> National Pie Day is January 3rd.

> The history of Key limes and Key lime pie (which originated in the Florida Keys).

> The different types of limes: a glossary.

> The difference between Key limes (Mexican limes) and Tahitian limes (Persian limes).

> More Key lime recipes are below

> More no-bake recipes are below.
 
 
RECIPE: NO BAKE KEY LIME BARS

If it’s too darn hot to turn on the oven. Enjoy this delicious no-bake Key lime pie bars for dessert or a snack.

These light, easy-breezy bars aren’t overly sweet or heavy. Just a delightful lime tang served cool from the fridge. Thanks to Go Bold With Butter! for the recipe.

Prep time is 45 minutes plus four hours (or overnight) chilling.
 
Ingredients For 9 Servings

 
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*We prefer regular fresh lime juice when we can’t find fresh Key limes. Bottled Key lime juice just isn’t the same.
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Preparation

1. LINE an 8×8-inch pan with foil. Make the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.

2. PRESS the crust into the bottom of the pan, using the back of a measuring cup to ensure it’s a compacted and even layer. Place in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

3. MAKE the filling. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and zest; mix until combined. In a separate bowl…

4. WHISK the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture just until combined.

5. POUR the filling onto the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight. Slice and serve with additional garnished lime zest.
 
 
MORE KEY LIME RECIPES
 
Savory Recipes
A squeeze of juice will enhance the flavor of many dishes including:

 
Check out:

 
Sweet Recipes

From fruit salads to fudge and lemon curd, we love Key lime juice in:

 
Plus many more dessert recipes: cookies, cupcakes, frozen yogurt, ice cream and truffles.
 
Drinks

Use Key limes in any lime-accented cocktail: Caipirinha, Daiquiri, Dark and Stormy, Gimlet, Lime Rickey, Margarita, Mojito, Moscow Mule, Pisco Sour.

Squeeze it into sparkling water or a soft drink.

Don’t forget iced tea (especially herbal iced tea).

And certainly, don’t forget limeade:

 
 
Below: More no-bake recipes—cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, pies.