Mini Key Lime Pie Bites: A Must-Try Easy Recipe
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Mini Key Lime Pie Bites: A Must-Try Easy Recipe
Description
Mini Key Lime Pie Bites are prepared by baking mini pie crusts until golden and firm, then filling them with a mixture made of dissolved lime gelatin combined with whipped topping and water. The filling is chilled to set into a smooth, airy consistency which contrasts nicely with the crisp pastry shell. Fresh key lime zest adds a citrus aroma and subtle bite to the finished pies.
The baking and chilling steps ensure a firm yet creamy filling that holds well in the small pastry shells. The bites provide a convenient single-serve dessert ideal for casual gatherings or easy portion-controlled treats.
For best results, refrigerate the filling for at least an hour before adding it to the crusts. This allows proper setting and ease of piping. The pies should be kept chilled until served to maintain texture and freshness.
Ingredients
- 14.1 oz mini pie crusts room temperature, Pillsbury brand, refrigerated
- 3 oz lime gelatin package
- ½ cup water divided
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed but cold
- key lime fresh zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Unroll the pie crusts and gently break them apart at the perforations.
- Set one pie crust into each of the 12-cup muffin pan cavities, and press to the bottom and sides. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork. Discard the remaining two pie crusts.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crusts are golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1 hour. Remove the shells from the muffin tins and place them on a tray.
- While the pie crusts are baking, make the tart filling. Boil ¼ cup of water in a saucepan over high heat. Pour the hot water into a medium bowl. Add the gelatin and stir with a whisk until dissolved. Add the remaining ¼ cup of water and stir for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the whipped topping. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
- Zest the lime.
- Add the gelatin mixture to a piping bag fitted with the 1M frosting tip. Gently squeeze the mixture into pie crusts. Sprinkle with lime zest.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve mini key lime pie bites and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the lime filling for at least one hour prior to filling the pie crusts to ensure it sets properly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.6g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 16% |
| Fat | 11.8g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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