Description
Key lime pie dreams come alive in these miniature no-bake desserts perfect for summer gatherings. Cool citrus flavors and graham cracker crusts deliver refreshing tropical satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 oz/400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh key lime juice
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lime zest
- lime slices (optional)
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, creating a cohesive sandy texture that binds when pressed.
- Crust Setting: Compress the crumb mixture into mini tart pans, forming a sturdy base that climbs the pan’s sides, then chill for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Lime Cream Base: Whisk sweetened condensed milk with fresh lime juice and zest until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Cream Integration: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until forming stiff peaks, then delicately fold into the lime mixture to maintain its ethereal volume.
- Filling Assembly: Transfer the luminous lime cream into chilled crusts, smoothing with gentle precision to create a flawless surface.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the assembled mini pies for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and filling to set completely.
- Garnishing Finale: Embellish each miniature pie with a lavish dollop of whipped cream, a zesty lime wedge, or a sprinkle of vibrant lime zest before serving.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling or uneven texture during serving.
- Cream Folding Technique: Fold whipped cream gently into lime mixture using a spatula to maintain light, airy structure and prevent deflation.
- Chilling Duration Matters: Refrigerate pies for full 2-3 hours to ensure proper setting and enhance flavor development.
- Zest Freshness Tip: Use freshly grated lime zest for maximum citrus intensity and vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg