Description
These Heavenly No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies are a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy lime filling. Easy to make, no oven required, and perfect for summer or any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Add melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of a muffin tin or mini pie cups to form the crust.
- Chill the crusts in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and thick.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the filling over the chilled crusts and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute graham crackers with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits for variety.
- Extra lime zest intensifies the citrus flavor.
- Top with toasted coconut or fresh berries for a tropical twist.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Freeze for up to a month and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
