Mini Key Lime Pies: Tangy, Creamy, and Perfectly Portion-Sized
Who can resist the tangy, creamy goodness of mini key lime pies?
These adorable little treats pack all the flavor of the classic recipe into perfectly portioned desserts that are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
With a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth key lime filling, this dessert is a refreshing option for any occasion, from summer parties to cozy family dinners.
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Make your pies by either making your own Mini Graham Cracker Crusts or buying premade.
Whisk together condensed milk, lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest for the filling.
Fill crusts with the mixture and bake for 10 minutes until bubbles form.
Cool completely and top your little pies with whipped cream and lime slices. Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving.
Yes, you can. Simply assemble the pies and freeze them before adding the whipped cream topping. Once frozen, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. When you’re ready to serve, let them thaw in the fridge for a few hours and then add the whipped cream topping just before serving.
These are best served cold. The chilled filling gives it a refreshing, firm texture. Room temperature may cause the filling to soften too much, losing its ideal consistency.
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Mini Key Lime Pies
These mini key lime pies feature a tangy, creamy filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, making them the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, they’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
- 2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz each
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 3/4 c heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 mini graham cracker crusts premade
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together your filling ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and sour cream (or yogurt) in large bowl until blended using a rubber spatula.
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Stir in the key lime zest.
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Each little crust should get a heaping tablespoon of mixture of the tart key lime filling.
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With the electric mixer or stand mixer using a whisk attachment on medium-high speed, make the whipped cream with the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
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Mix until your whipped cream goes from soft peaks to stiff peaks.
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Next, top each little pie with whipped cream and lime slices in the centers of the pies. You can also substitute for a dollop of cool whip
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Your pies then need a chill time of at least one hour before serving.
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These mini key lime pies are best served the same day, but if you have leftover pies.
Can you freeze the mini pies or cut the recipe in half?
I would freeze the mini key lime pies. You can wrap them in plastic wrap and then put them in a freezer safe bag.
I’m a HUGE fan of Lemon Meringue pie, but I can also shove down a GREAT Key Lime Pie! This recipe seems simple enough that I may even be able to tackle this challenge! Thank you for the recipe.
Can pies be put in freezer?
Yes, you can free the mini key lime pies. I would wrap each in plastic wrap and then put them in an airtight container.