Mini Key Lime Pies
Mini Key Lime Pies
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 fluid ounces vanilla vodka
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
For Garnish
- as needed whipped cream, for topping
- as needed lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup to form mini pie crusts. Use the bottom of a small glass or your fingers to compact them well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the crusts cool completely in the muffin tin. This step is crucial for preventing a soggy crust.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
While the crusts are cooling, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until it is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, vanilla vodka, and lime zest to the cream cheese. Continue to beat on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Once the crusts are completely cool, carefully divide the key lime filling evenly among them, filling each mini pie shell.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Transfer the muffin tin to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is firm and set. For best results, chill overnight.
⏱️ 180 min
- 9
Before serving, carefully remove the mini key lime pies from the muffin tin. Top each pie with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a fresh lime slice.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy these refreshing, boozy mini key lime pies!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mini Key Lime Pies
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 fluid ounces vanilla vodka
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
For Garnish
- as needed whipped cream, for topping
- as needed lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup to form mini pie crusts. Use the bottom of a small glass or your fingers to compact them well.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the crusts cool completely in the muffin tin. This step is crucial for preventing a soggy crust.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
While the crusts are cooling, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until it is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, vanilla vodka, and lime zest to the cream cheese. Continue to beat on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Once the crusts are completely cool, carefully divide the key lime filling evenly among them, filling each mini pie shell.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Transfer the muffin tin to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is firm and set. For best results, chill overnight.
⏱️ 180 min - 9
Before serving, carefully remove the mini key lime pies from the muffin tin. Top each pie with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a fresh lime slice.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy these refreshing, boozy mini key lime pies!