Description
Mini Key Lime Pies are the ultimate bite-sized treat, bursting with zesty lime flavor and enveloped in a buttery graham cracker crust. These delightful desserts are perfect for any occasion, offering a refreshing balance of sweet and tangy that will leave your guests buzzing with excitement. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, each mini pie is an individual serving of tropical bliss. Serve chilled for the best experience and impress everyone at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini muffin tins.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until moist but crumbly.
- Press one tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin tin cup to form the crusts.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled crusts until just full.
- Bake again for 10-12 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 36mg