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Mini key lime pies with bright green lime filling topped with whipped cream on a white plate, perfect for summer desserts.

Zesty No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies: Easy Summer Delight

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Zesty No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies are the perfect refreshing summer dessert, combining a crunchy graham cracker crust with tangy lime filling and light whipped topping. These mini pies are easy to prepare without baking, making them an ideal treat for warm weather gatherings and parties.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini pies

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Optional: lime slices and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the crumb mixture evenly into mini tart pans or a muffin tin to form the crust.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
  4. Pour the lime filling over the prepared crusts, filling each to the top.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set the filling.
  6. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  7. Spread or pipe whipped cream over each mini pie and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is evenly pressed into the pans for a uniform appearance.
  • Chilling the pies allows the filling to set properly and enhances flavor.
  • For added flavor, consider garnishing with additional lime zest or colored sugar crystals.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini pie
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg