Mini Key Lime Pies
Mini Key Lime Pies are the perfect way to enjoy all the sweet and tangy flavor of classic key lime pie in an easy individual dessert.
With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy citrus filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping, these bite-sized treats are simple enough for beginner bakers but impressive enough for parties, BBQs, showers, and holidays.
Since they’re already portioned, they’re easy to serve and even easier to make ahead.
If you’re looking for an easy dessert that tastes refreshing and looks adorable on the dessert table, this recipe is always a favorite.
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Why You’ll Love These Mini Key Lime Pies
- Perfect individual-sized desserts for parties and potlucks
- Bright, creamy key lime flavor with a buttery graham cracker crust
- Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
- Great make-ahead dessert
- Ready to decorate with homemade whipped cream or Cool Whip
- No slicing required
How to Make Mini Key Lime Pies
- Preheat the oven.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest until smooth.
- Fill each mini graham cracker crust.
- Bake until the filling is just set.
- Cool completely.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh lime slices before serving
Yes! They’re actually better after chilling for several hours or overnight, making them an excellent make-ahead dessert for entertaining.
Store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add whipped cream just before serving for the freshest presentation.
Yes. Freeze the pies without the whipped cream topping for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before decorating and serving.
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Mini Key Lime Pies
Ingredients
- 2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz each
- 2 tsp lime zest
- ½ cup lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- ¾ c heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 mini graham cracker crusts premade
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in the key lime zest.
- Each little crust should get a heaping tablespoon of mixture of the tart key lime filling.
- 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.
- Mix until your whipped cream goes from soft peaks to stiff peaks.
- 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
- Your pies then need a chill time of at least one hour before serving.
- 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.