Gluten-Free 3 Layer Blueberry Key Lime Cake


Gluten-Free Blueberry Key Lime Cake, super creamy, tangy, and topped with a vanilla blueberry topping. The buttery crust is made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. The zesty custard filling is made with only three ingredients. The topping features fresh blueberries in a blueberry sauce, accented with lime juice, vanilla, and a touch of sweetener.

What is a blueberry key lime cake?

This recipe is not your average chilled gluten-free dessert. Instead, three layers of deliciousness make up this mouthwatering blueberry key lime cake. The nutty crust is topped with a tangy custard cake layer and finished with fresh blueberries nestled in blueberry sauce.

A chilled summer dessert for everyone to enjoy! If you are looking for a summer dessert check out the Gluten Free Fresh Fruit Tart.

Recipe details

First, making the nutty crust for the key lime cake is super easy! Place the ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times. Then, spread the mixture to the bottom of a springform pan, and par-bake for 10 minutes.

 zesty custard filling

Making this key lime cake couldn’t be simpler. The custard layer is made up of three ingredients. Simply whisk the ingredients together and pour the mixture into the crust. Then bake.

the fresh blueberry sauce

I wanted to keep the freshness of the blueberries. To do this, I divided the blueberries and used 1/3 of them for making the sauce. The blueberry sauce takes only about three minutes to cook. Once the sauce is ready, stir in the remaining fresh blueberries, and the topping is prepared.

Key Lime Pie Version

To make this gluten-free key lime dessert into a pie, follow the same directions except using a deep dish-style pie plate.  You may have to adjust the baking time probably by about 3 – 5 minutes longer. The gluten-free key lime pie comes out spectacular!

More Gluten-Free Blueberry Desserts To Explore

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

Gluten-Free Apricot Blueberry Tarte Tatin

Brown Butter Blueberry Snacking Cake – Gluten Free

Gluten-Free Ricotta Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Serving Suggestions

This absolutely stunning chilled gluten-free dessert doesn’t need anything. It is so good! However, if you want to add a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream, this key lime cake will keep you drooling for hours. Enjoy!

Recipe Overview

This is not your traditional key lime dessert. First, make the nutty crust, top it with the custard layer, and bake. Then, finish with the fresh blueberry sauce and chill for several hours. Done!

This gluten-free key lime cake is unlike anything you’ve had before. The sweetness of the blueberries complements the tangy custard, while the nutty, buttery crust adds an earthy richness to this delicious gluten-free dessert.