15 Best Lime Dessert Recipes

Key Lime Pie Bars

These Key Lime Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pie, perfect for a refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let cool.
4. In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest.
5. Pour the lime mixture over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Lime Coconut Macaroons

Lime Coconut Macaroons are a chewy, tropical delight perfect for any cookie lover.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• Zest of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
3. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Lime Cheesecake Parfaits

These Lime Cheesecake Parfaits are layers of creamy goodness with a zesty lime kick.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 cup whipped cream

Cooking method:

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and divide evenly among parfait glasses.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
3. Stir in lime juice and zest until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in whipped cream gently.
5. Layer cream cheese mixture over the crusts in the glasses.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Lime and White Chocolate Cookies

These cookies combine the tang of lime with the sweet richness of white chocolate for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Zest of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, lime zest, and juice to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
6. Stir in white chocolate chips.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Lime Sorbet

This Lime Sorbet is refreshing, tangy, and perfect for cooling down on a hot day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime

Cooking method:

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Stir in lime juice and zest.
4. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Lime Poppy Seed Muffins

These Lime Poppy Seed Muffins are a citrusy twist on the classic lemon version.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• Zest of 2 limes
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, lime zest, and lime juice.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Lime Chiffon Cake

Light and airy, this Lime Chiffon Cake is a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 7 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Zest of 2 limes
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks, water, oil, lime zest, and lime juice.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.
7. Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.

Coconut Lime Rice Pudding

This Coconut Lime Rice Pudding is a creamy, tropical-inspired dessert that’s both comforting and exotic.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking method:

1. In a saucepan, combine cooked rice, coconut milk, sugar, and lime zest.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Stir in lime juice and vanilla extract.
4. Serve warm or chilled.

Mojito Lime Cupcakes

Inspired by the classic cocktail, these Mojito Lime Cupcakes are fun and flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon mint extract

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in milk, lime juice, lime zest, and mint extract.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
7. Divide batter among cups and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Lime Yogurt Cake

This moist and tangy Lime Yogurt Cake is simple to make and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• Zest of 2 limes
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, lime zest, and lime juice.
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then fold in vegetable oil.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.