Heavenly No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies
Heavenly No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies are tangy, creamy, chilled treats made with a graham cracker crust, a filling of sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and often cream cheese or whipped topping, then garnished with fresh whipped cream and lime zest for a quick, refreshing dessert. To make them, you mix crumbs, butter, and sugar for the crust, press into tins, then combine condensed milk, lime, and zest for the filling, pour it in, and chill for hours before topping.
Servings 12 mini pies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice freshly squeezed *
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed, resembling wet sand.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottoms and up the sides of mini tart pans with removable bottoms or a muffin tin lined with paper liners. Ensure the crusts are even and compact.
- Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set, allowing them to achieve a firm texture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined, which should take about a minute.
- Pour the lime filling into the chilled crusts, filling each mini pie almost to the top. Be careful not to overfill; leave a little space for garnishing later.
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to firm up beautifully, as this chill time is crucial for the right texture.
- While the pies are chilling, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form for your lovely whipped cream topping.
- Before serving, garnish each mini pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a drop of green food coloring to the lime filling for a more vibrant look.
*If you can't find key limes, regular lime juice works as a substitute but may alter the tanginess slightly.
To make them ahead of time, prepare the pies the day before and keep them covered in the refrigerator until serving.
*If you can't find key limes, regular lime juice works as a substitute but may alter the tanginess slightly.
To make them ahead of time, prepare the pies the day before and keep them covered in the refrigerator until serving.