Description
Delight in the refreshing zing of these charming mini key lime pies, featuring a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust—all without needing an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom and sides of mini tart pans.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and fresh key lime juice until smooth and creamy.
- Fill the crusts: Carefully pour the filling into the prepared crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Garnish before serving: Sprinkle lime zest on top for a delicious finish.
Notes
These mini pies can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. For a twist, add a layer of whipped cream or fresh mint to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg