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Mini Key Lime Pies

Deliciously tart and creamy mini key lime pies with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a mini pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make the filling
  1. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and key lime zest until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling into the cooled crusts, filling each mini pie to the top. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until set. Remove from oven and let cool.
Prepare the topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  2. Top each mini pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the mini pies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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