Description
Key lime pie lovers will adore these No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies that combine tangy citrus with creamy textures. Graham cracker crusts cradle silky lime filling, offering a refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz/400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Lime slices or zest (optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Crush graham crackers into fine powder and blend with melted butter and sugar until mixture resembles moist, compact sand. Press firmly into miniature tart shells or cupcake liners, creating an even layer that covers bottom and sides completely.
- Crust Chilling: Refrigerate prepared crusts for 15 minutes to solidify and enhance structural integrity, ensuring a stable foundation for the filling.
- Filling Creation: Combine sweetened condensed milk and fresh lime juice, whisking until mixture develops a smooth, velvety texture with a vibrant pale green color. Incorporate lime zest, thoroughly distributing citrusy notes throughout the creamy filling.
- Pie Assembly: Pour lime-infused mixture into chilled graham cracker shells, filling each to the brim with precision and care. Return filled tartlets to refrigerator and allow to set for minimum two hours or overnight for optimal consistency.
- Final Presentation: Before serving, adorn each mini pie with delicate whipped cream swirls, slender lime wedges, or a light sprinkle of zest. Serve thoroughly chilled as individual, portable desserts perfect for intimate gatherings or personal enjoyment.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure graham crackers are ground extremely fine for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly without falling apart.
- Chill for Structure: Refrigerate crusts and filled pies to help them set firmly, enhancing texture and making them easier to handle and serve.
- Zest Technique: Grate lime zest carefully to avoid bitter white pith, focusing on the bright green outer layer for maximum citrus flavor without harsh undertones.
- Creamy Balance: Whisk condensed milk and lime juice thoroughly to prevent separation and achieve a silky, uniform filling that sets smoothly and tastes consistently tangy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg