Description
Mini key lime pies are a delightful dessert featuring a tangy lime filling in a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a muffin tin to form crusts.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and set.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest; mix until combined.
- Pour the lime mixture into the cooled crusts.
- Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top each pie with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Crusts can be made ahead of time and stored.
- Experiment with different toppings like toasted coconut or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mini key lime pies, dessert, baking, key lime