This easy Mini Key Lime Pie is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tart and sweet in a buttery graham cracker crust. This small batch recipe is ready in as little as 1 hour. This dish makes an impressive dessert for two.
The Key Lime Pie originated in Key West, Florida back in the 20th century. To learn more check out this article about Key Lime Pie.
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How to make easy Mini Lime Pie
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
For the Graham Crust
Spray a 6-inch pie pan with non-stick spray. Click for a 6 inch pie pan.
In a medium bowl, melt the butter.
Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
Spread the crumb crust mixture into the bottom of the small pie pan evenly and up the sides. Press it firmly to compact it together. Set aside.
For the Key Lime Filling
In a medium bowl whisk the egg yolks together.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice to the egg yolks and whisk together until well combined. Click for a whisk.
Pour the filling mixture into the unbaked graham cracker crust.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack, for about 30 minutes. Click for a wire rack.
Chill in the fridge if desired or serve when completely cooled.
Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices, if desired.
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Mini Key Lime Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅛ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Filling:
- 2 egg yolks
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
For the Crust:
- Spray a 6 inch pie pan with non-stick spray. Click for a 6 inch pie pan.
- In a medium bowl, melt the butter.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
- Spread the crumb crust mixture into the bottom of the small pie pan evenly and up the sides. Press it firmly to compact it together. Set aside.
For the Filling:
- In a medium bowl whisk the egg yolks together.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice to the egg yolks and whisk together until well combined. Click for a whisk.
- Pour the filling mixture into the unbaked graham cracker crust.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Click for a wire rack.
- Chill in the fridge if desired or serve when completely cooled.
- Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices, if desired.
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