Description
These No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies are a delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, tangy key lime filling, these mini pies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Extra lime zest or lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into muffin tin lined with paper liners.
- Make the Key Lime Filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Pour over crusts.
- Chill the Pies: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Top each mini pie with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest or slices.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought mini graham cracker crusts.
- Freezing: Pies can be frozen and served as frozen treats; thaw slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
