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Mini Key Lime Pie

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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Mini Key Lime Pie Recipe

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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.

graham cracker crumbs mixed with butter

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.

graham cracker crust pressed into a 6 inch pie pan
Graham Crust in a mini pie tin.

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.

key lime pie filling whisked in a bowl

Pour the filling mixture into the unbaked graham cracker crust.

lime pie filling poured into graham crust

Bake for 20 minutes.

Cool completely on a wire rack, for about 30 minutes. Click for a wire rack.

lime pie cooling on a rack

Chill in the fridge if desired or serve when completely cooled.

Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Mini Lime Pie in a mini pie tin.
Easy Key Lime Pie in a 6-inch pie pan

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Easy Key Lime Pie serves 2

Mini Key Lime Pie

This easy Mini Key Lime Pie is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tart and sweet in a buttery graham cracker crust.
4.39 from 18 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 671 kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 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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Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 264mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 1gSugar: 80gVitamin A: 931IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 374mgIron: 2mg
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