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Lemon tartlets with whipped cream and lime zest on a white plate, featuring fresh lime wedges in the background.

Mini Key Lime Pies

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 5 medium egg yolks
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for garnish
  • Fresh lime zest for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 24-count muffin pan with 16 liners (if using a 12-count pan, you can work in batches)
  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs, nutmeg, melted butter, and granulated sugar together until combined, adding more butter if needed. It should be the consistency of wet sand.
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  • Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each liner and pack it down. Pre-bake the crusts for 4-6 minutes, then remove from the oven.
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  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add egg yolks, then the sweetened condensed milk, salt, vanilla extract, and key lime juice. Mix until smooth and combined.
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  • Disperse the filling evenly into each crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are set, but the centers slightly jiggle.
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  • Let the mini pies cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When serving, decorate each mini pie with whipped cream and fresh lime zest on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 103mgFiber: 0.3g
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