5 from 138 votes
Mini Key Lime Pies
Mini Key Lime Pies combine a tangy lime filling with a sweetened condensed milk base, poured into ready-made mini graham cracker crusts. The pies are baked briefly until the filling sets but remains slightly wobbly, then chilled until firm. A homemade whipped cream topping balances the citrusy tartness with a smooth, creamy texture. This dessert offers a refreshing citrus flavor in a convenient individual serving size, with a delicate but firm texture from the quick bake and chilling process.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
353 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 Graham Cracker Crust I used Keebler brand, 3-inch mini
- 21 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 egg large
- 8 oz lime juice Nellie and Joe's Key West brand
- 1 lime optional, thinly sliced, for garnish
HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3-4 TBSP powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Gently mix eggs and condensed milk with a hand mixer.
- Continue to beat on LOW while SLOWLY adding lime juice. Mix until juice has been incorporated into the filling.
- Pour into store-bought mini graham cracker crusts. Keelber makes mini crusts in little foil pie tins and they're super convenient for this recipe!
- Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes. Filling will be wiggly and pale. (should not be browned at all) Allow to cool completely on a cooling rack then transfer to fridge for 2-3 hours or until nice and cold. May chill overnight if desired.
- If making the homemade whipped cream, first place the beaters from an electric hand mixer and a large glass or stainless steel bowl in freezer. Keep cream in the fridge until ready to whip.
- After they've had time to chill (approx. 10-15 min) add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to your bowl. Start mixing on low speed, then increase the speed to medium-high until soft or stiff peaks form.
- Place bowl in fridge until ready to decorate. Pipe onto the pies using a star tip and piping bag or simply serve a dollop of fresh whipped cream on each mini pie. Thinly sliced lime wedge make a pretty garnish.
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Notes
- Use pre-made mini graham cracker crusts for convenience and consistent portion sizes.
- Mix eggs and condensed milk gently before slowly adding lime juice to avoid curdling the filling.
- Chill the pies for at least 2-3 hours or overnight to allow the filling to fully set and develop flavor.
- Prepare whipped cream from chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for topping.
- Garnish with thin lime slices if desired for fresh appearance.
- Nutrition facts are estimates; ingredient quantities can be adjusted as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
253mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
473IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.