Description
Delightful Mini Key Lime Pies with a tangy key lime filling and buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tsp lime zest (preferably from fresh limes)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Lime slices (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottoms and sides of mini tart pans or a muffin tin.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently.
- Spoon the filling into the prepared crusts, ensuring even distribution.
- Chill the pies in the refrigerator for at least 180 minutes, or until set.
- Top each mini pie with whipped cream and optionally garnish with a lime slice before serving.
Notes
Use fresh key limes for superior flavor. Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
