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Mini Key Lime Pies

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These Mini Key Lime Pies are a quick and easy summer treat featuring a tangy, creamy key lime filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and lime garnish. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh key lime juice (about 20–25 key limes)
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated key lime zest (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Thin lime slices or zest curls for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray mini tart pans or muffin tins lined with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
  3. Press about 3 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into each mini tart pan cup, forming an even base and up the sides.
  4. Bake the crusts for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and nutty smelling. Remove and let cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and whisk until combined and slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in fresh key lime juice and lime zest until the mixture turns pale and creamy.
  7. Spoon the filling into the cooled crusts, filling almost to the top but leaving a small margin.
  8. Bake again at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until the filling sets but still jiggles slightly.
  9. Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  11. Top each mini pie with whipped cream and garnish with thin lime slices or zest curls.

Notes

If pies crack during baking, cover cracks with whipped cream or lime curls. Chilling in the freezer for 30 minutes speeds up setting but avoid freezing solid. Use fresh key lime juice for best flavor. Press crust crumbs firmly to avoid crumbly crust. Do not overbake filling; it should be slightly jiggly when removed from oven. Whip cream cold and gradually add powdered sugar for best texture.

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Keywords: mini key lime pies, key lime dessert, summer treats, easy pies, graham cracker crust, whipped cream topping, citrus dessert

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