Best 5 Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies Recipes

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Mini Frozen key lime pies are a delectable treat that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with a creamy, sweet filling and a graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and a favorite among many. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delightful treats that will surely impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MINI FROZEN KEY LIME PIES



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Don't want to share your key lime pie? With these mini versions of the creamy, tangy dessert, you don't have to!

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Lime     Lime Juice     Pie     Cream Cheese     Milk/Cream     Summer     Freeze/Chill     Muffin     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 8 crackers)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons finely grated key lime zest, divided
1/3 cup fresh key lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Special Equipment
A standard 12-cup muffin pan

Steps:

  • Melt butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe bowl. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. With the motor running, drizzle in butter-honey mixture and process until well combined. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add condensed milk and beat until smooth. Add key lime juice and lemon juice and beat to combine. Beat in 2 Tbsp. key lime zest.
  • Using a whisk or electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip cream in another medium bowl to very soft peaks. Sprinkle powdered sugar over cream and continue to whip until it holds stiff peaks. Gently fold 1/2 cup cream into key lime mixture; cover remaining cream and chill.
  • Line muffin pan with paper liners. Pour key lime mixture into a pastry bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off and pipe batter evenly into tins. Top each with 1 1/2 Tbsp. cracker crumb mixture, breaking up crumbs to completely cover, then press down gently to adhere. Freeze until set, at least 3 hours.
  • Remove pies from molds, turn upside down, and remove paper liners. Spread reserved cream over pies and top with remaining 1 Tbsp. key lime zest.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pies (without topping) can be made 2 weeks ahead; cover and freeze.

FROZEN KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons grated lime zest
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 to 5 limes)
1 cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Thin lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the sides and the bottom are an even thickness. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • For the filling, beat the egg yolks and sugar on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for 5 minutes, until thick. With the mixer on medium speed, add the condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour into the baked pie shell and freeze.
  • For the decoration, beat the heavy cream on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until firm. Spoon or pipe decoratively onto the pie and decorate with lime. Freeze for several hours or overnight.

MINI KEY LIME PIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: egg yolks, lime zest, lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, graham cracker, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, confectioners sugar, lime zest

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 6 pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 egg yolks
4 ½ teaspoons lime zest, grated
½ cup lime juice, 3-4 limes
14 fl oz sweetened condensed milk
11 crackers graham cracker
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
  • Make the filling: Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest in a medium bowl until tinted light green, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the lime juice and condensed milk, then set aside at room temperature to thicken.
  • Make the crust: Crush the graham crackers in a zip-top bag, then mix in the sugar and butter. Divide the crumbs between a 6-cup muffin tin and press down to form crusts.
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour filling into the crusts, then bake until the center is slightly jiggly, 15-17 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, 2-3 hours.
  • Make the whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric hand mixer and slowly add the sugar. Once soft peaks form, add the lime zest, then whip until firm peaks form.
  • Top the mini pies with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 50 grams

MINI KEY LIME PIES



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Nothing taste better than key lime pie made with fresh key limes. This one is really tasty and super simple to make. Mini pies are great because everyone can have their own.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 mini graham cracker crusts
3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly squeezed Key lime juice
3 tablespoons grated Key lime zest
2 fresh Key limes, thinly sliced
1 (7 ounce) can whipped cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place mini graham cracker crusts onto a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, Key lime juice, and Key lime zest until smooth. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crusts, filling to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot, 5 to 8 minutes. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour. To serve, garnish each mini pie with a Key lime slice and a dollop of whipped cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 49.7 g

INDIVIDUAL NO-BAKE KEY LIME PIES



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Tart, creamy, light, and sweet. The perfect dessert after a heavy meal or barbecue! This is the smaller version of the pie I make every summer. It couldn't be easier and tastes just like real key lime pie--but no eggs or baking required!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
½ (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 medium lime, zested
1 medium lime, sliced

Steps:

  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir well until consistency is like slightly wet sand. Press mixture into the prepared muffin cups and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk condensed milk, whipped topping, limeade concentrate, and lime zest in a medium bowl until smooth, thick, and creamy. Fill each muffin cup to the top with lime mixture, reserving any extra for another use. Freeze at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 100.9 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh key limes. If you can't find key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Be sure to zest the key limes before juicing them. This will give your pies a more intense lime flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the egg yolks. Overbeaten egg yolks can make your pies tough.
  • Be sure to let the pies chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow them to set properly.
  • To make mini pies, use a muffin tin. Simply line the muffin tins with paper liners and fill them with the pie filling. Bake the pies according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

These mini frozen key lime pies are the perfect summer dessert. They're easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. They're also a great way to use up any leftover key limes. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these pies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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