Description
Mini Key Lime Pies are delightful bite-sized desserts that combine the tangy flavor of key limes with a creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of mini tart pans.
- Bake the crusts for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crusts.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more key lime juice.
- These pies can be made a day in advance.
- Garnish with lime zest for extra decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Mini Key Lime Pies, dessert, key lime, sweet treat