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.

Lerato Ndlovu
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pies turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling. Other than that, they were perfect.


Thobias Jumainne
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These pies were a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends loved them. They're definitely a good option for people who like key lime pie.


Rainiyah Lyday
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I love how easy these pies are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time. They're also the perfect size for a single serving. The filling is delicious and the crust is nice and flaky.


kcicf cuidx
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These mini frozen key lime pies were a huge hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and the perfect size for a quick dessert. The filling is tart and creamy, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again!