Best 7 Muffin Tin Key Lime Pies Recipes

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Are you in search of a tantalizing treat to impress your family and friends? Look no further than our ultimate guide to crafting delectable muffin tin key lime pies. This article will take you on a culinary journey, unlocking the secrets to making these bite-sized wonders. Prepare to embark on a flavor adventure, as we unveil the art of creating these citrusy delights, filled with a velvety filling and nestled in a buttery crust. Discover the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, complemented by a graham cracker crumb topping that adds a delightful crunch. With our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll soon be creating muffin tin key lime pies that will be the star of any gathering. So, preheat your oven and gather your ingredients, as we embark on this zestful baking escapade.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MUFFIN-TIN KEY LIME PIES



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Key lime pie is great, but these adorable cocktail party-sized Key lime pies are out of this world!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place foil muffin liner in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Spray liners with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter. Divide mixture evenly among cups; press into cups using bottom of glass. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until firm; remove. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat condensed milk and yolks with whisk. Stir in lime juice and 1 teaspoon of the lime peel. Divide mixture evenly among cups. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool completely in muffin pan on rack, then cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
  • Just before serving, beat whipping cream in medium bowl with electric mixture 45 to 90 seconds or until it just holds soft peaks. Add powdered sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons lime peel; beat to stiff peaks, 30 to 60 seconds. Top pies with whipped cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

KEY LIME PIE TARTLETS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 graham crackers
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (preferably from key limes, but regular limes will work, too)
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 cup very cold heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest from 1 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 12 cups of a nonstick mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • For the crust: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the sugar and salt and pulse to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in the butter and process until the mixture resembles damp sand. Divide the mixture evenly among 12 cups of the prepared muffin tin (about 1 1/2 tablespoons for each cup) and use a shot glass or your fingers to press it evenly into the bottom and up the sides. Bake until browned and firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Set aside while you prepare the filling. (If the crusts fell during baking, you can reform them while they are still hot with a lightly greased shot glass or the back of a lightly greased small spoon.)
  • For the filling: Beat together the yolks and lime zest in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until the yolks have lightened in color and thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Add the condensed milk and lime juice and beat until combined. Divide the mixture evenly among the tartlet crusts in the muffin pan, filling just below the top of each crust. Bake just until the filling has set, about 6 minutes. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for about 30 minutes. Remove tarts from the pan (a small offset spatula works well here) and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Dollop the whipped cream on top of the tartlets and sprinkle with the lime zest.

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.

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

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

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

MINI KEY LIME AND COCONUT PIES



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Savor the flavor of Key Lime Pie with these individual muffin-size treats. They're great when you need to serve a large group.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Slice cookie dough into 18 pieces. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and 1/2-in. up the sides of 18 greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the milk, lime juice, egg yolks and lime zest. Spoon into hot crusts. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until soft peaks form. Remove pies from muffin cups. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes: Fresh key limes have a more intense flavor than bottled key lime juice. If you can't find fresh key limes, you can use bottled key lime juice, but be sure to use a brand that you trust.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pies tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pies until the edges are golden brown: The pies are done baking when the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. If the pies are not done baking, they will be runny and the crust will be soggy.
  • Let the pies cool completely before serving: The pies will be easier to slice and serve if you let them cool completely before serving. You can also store the pies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Key lime pies are a delicious and refreshing dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your pies tart or sweet, these key lime pies are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give these key lime pies a try.

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